Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Scott Sherman
Observation Date:
February 19, 2021
Submitted:
February 20, 2021
Zone or Region:
West Central
Activity:
Walking/Hiking
Location:
Heather Lake

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
2500'
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
Saw two and heard another on the South and East slopes surrounding the lake.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

We choose to not break trail around the lake with the avalanches coming down, one made it down to lake level No photos due to poor visibility.

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