Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
April 10, 2021
Submitted:
April 10, 2021
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Driving
Location:
White Pass

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
NTL and ATL
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Wind loading led to natural slab avalanches across the valley and Tieton River on north/northeast slopes around 5500'

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Winds were cooking with gusts that felt like 100mph mid AM. Cold all day and sunny leading to multiple crusts and sastrugi at the ski area. We stayed BTL touring near the ski area, but saw natural wind slabs as we headed east on the highway.

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