Observation: Public

Name:

Matt Primomo

Observation Date:

February 20, 2021

Submitted:

February 20, 2021

Zone or Region:

Stevens Pass

Activity:

Skiing/Snowboarding

Location:

Henry Crk Clearcuts

Did you observe any avalanches?

Yes

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Comments:

Observed recent (2/16) shallow storm slab cycle in many of the paths on the south side of Rock Mtn just west of Berne. These ran as D2.5's to the upper/mid runout zones.
The Swath appeared to have run as a D3 around that date as well.

None reported

Slow and subtle warming trend observed during the day. Graupel fell over stellars at times. Light transport BTL, moderate sustained winds and transport higher.

NW at 4,000ft in Henry Crk Clearcuts: HS 163cm. Intentionally targeted shallower zone.
13cm down (2/18): TTE
50cm down (2/11): CTH SP
105cm down (mid-Jan): CTM SC, DTTM SC, PST 25/100 (End).
Note: This is the lowest PST score I've had in a couple weeks on this layer.