Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Kyle and ina
Observation Date:
March 23, 2021
Submitted:
March 23, 2021
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Stevens pass sidecountry

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Near treeline
Aspect:
S
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Dry snow in the shade, Wet snow in the sun. Lots of roller balling and a few small loose wet slides were observed on solar aspects around midday.

EctN 19 down 20cm. WNW @4700’. 3/18 crust was down 30cm and was 5cm thick.

Skied several small wind affected test slopes without results.

Got a good look over at Christmas tree bowl and it looked wind affected. See photo.

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