Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Letty Moreno
Observation Date:
April 2, 2023
Submitted:
April 2, 2023
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Lanham Lake

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
6000ft
Aspect:
NW
Comments:
Triggered several small D1 dry loose on steeper slopes between 5-6k

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Lots of dry loose activity on slopes over 35 degrees. As started gaining elevation above the lake the snow was light and not forming into slabs. North facing aspects skied very well where enough snow had accumulated to not hit the crust. Spring like weather with periods of heavy snow and small patches of sunshine. Picture shows some sluffing on a slope about 40 degrees, NW aspect at 6000ft.

Media

Public Field Report: Lake Valhalla
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