Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Wil Henkel
Observation Date:
March 8, 2021
Submitted:
March 8, 2021
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Huntoon Point

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5000
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Small skier triggered wind slab on Northeast face of Huntoon point.

Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Late afternoon tour to the top of table mountain. Noticeable warming throughout the day, sun crust on many south-facing aspects by late in the afternoon.

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