Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 27, 2021
Submitted:
February 27, 2021
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Crystal Mountain

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees
Elevation:
near treeline
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
Around a 10 foot crown, occurred inbounds within the last few days. It did not appear human-triggered.
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No

Observations

Lots of loose snow on the surface as well.

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