Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
March 21, 2021
Submitted:
March 21, 2021
Zone or Region:
East Central
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Stuarts

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
7000'
Aspect:
N
Comments:
We observed multiple large, natural wet loose and dry loose avalanches on or around rock and ice features in steep terrain from 5000' and upward

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

The remnants of several large avalanches are still visible around the Stuart Range, including a large one above Eightmile road.

Media

Remnants of February natural cycle with some new wet loose action in the same path.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wind Slab
Comments: 
West winds have created wind slabs in easterly terrain . Alpine winds ranged from light to strong with transport observed above 6500' all day.
Observed Avalanche Problem #2: 
Wet Loose
Comments: 
Evidence of recent wet loose on steep, sunny aspects.
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