Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 24, 2021
Submitted:
February 26, 2021
Zone or Region:
East Central
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
Manastash Ridge

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees
Elevation:
5500
Aspect:
S
Comments:
1000ft wide, 2-3' deep.
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
Yes, Widespread

Observations

Occurred on a very steep slope.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 

Comments: 
Lots of wind loaded faces.
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