Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Mel Fernandes
Observation Date:
December 13, 2021
Submitted:
December 14, 2021
Zone or Region:
West Central
Activity:
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Location:
Lake Twentytwo

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)
Size:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees
Elevation:
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
From Herman Peak/Pilchuck's NE aspects

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Large amount of snow released from high on Hermans Peak. We watched the snow split into two streams and fall down towards Lake 22, taking more snow along its path. We heard it before we saw it and had already traversed out from underneath that section so we felt relieved

Media

Public Field Report: Lake Twentytwo
Public Field Report: Lake Twentytwo
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