Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Christopher Stoll
Observation Date:
February 20, 2021
Submitted:
February 20, 2021
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Roaring Ridge

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
4000’, near treeline
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Appeared to be a wind slab
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Wind loading appeared to be much worse at higher elevations.

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