Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Aaron L.
Observation Date:
February 16, 2021
Submitted:
February 16, 2021
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mt Herman

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
5000’
Aspect:
S
Comments:
8”+ storm slab sliding on South aspect sun crust. Propagated 150’+ above and out of view.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

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