Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Andrea M
Observation Date:
April 25, 2021
Submitted:
April 26, 2021
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Ruby Mt.

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5500'
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Traveled to Ruby's summit early morning to early afternoon. Near and Above Treeline up until the summit (7400') snow was wet and heavy (cascade concrete) and towards mid elevations, mid day was easy to trigger small loose wet slides. All were small and localized to the new snow that fell the day before. New snow was sitting on top of wet snow. Enough snow to skin started at ~3400'. Light snow showers until ~nonn, then overcast with some moments of sun coming through the clouds. Have not measured the air temperature, but air felt warmish.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wet Loose
Comments: 
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