Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Patrick Kennedy
Observation Date:
February 17, 2021
Submitted:
February 17, 2021
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Bearpaw Area. Mt Baker National Forest.

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
5500
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Wind Slab. D2. R3.
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

NE aspects 5k and up showed natural releases within the past 24 hours. 2 human triggered were seen before and around noon same aspect and elevation.

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