Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Chris Strode
Observation Date:
February 28, 2021
Submitted:
March 1, 2021
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Coldwater Peak

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5300
Aspect:
S
Comments:
D1 rollerball triggered, somewhat wet avalanche on a 40 degree slope.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Crusty wet frozen snow to 4700’ then fluffs out a bit. Hard rain slab 4” under.

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