Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 20, 2021
Submitted:
March 20, 2021
Zone or Region:
West Central
Activity:
Walking/Hiking
Location:
Lake 22

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Near treeline
Aspect:
W
Comments:
As you follow the creek up (beyond the meadow). On the opposite side of the creek from us one came down while we were taking a break.

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

The weather was raining in lower elevations and snowing as we attained more elevation.

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