Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 28, 2021
Submitted:
March 1, 2021
Zone or Region:
East Central
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Tronsen Ridge

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Poor structure on north with large basal facets underlying January and February storm snow. HS 150cm 5000' on north and 50cm on east. Moderate southwest winds had formed cornices on north, several failing naturally. The sun was out, but we did not see any guns or buns out. Bare ground and sun crust on anything but north below 4500'

Media

Starting to look like spring on anything with a solar tilt.
North holding up cold into early afternoon.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Persistent Slab
Comments: 
Poor structure.
Observed Avalanche Problem #2: 
Wet Loose
Comments: 
Roller balls by noon in the warm sun.
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