Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Justin G
Observation Date:
February 26, 2023
Submitted:
February 26, 2023
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Smithbrook Road

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Widespread
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No

Observations

Experienced widespread cracking and sloughing while skinning in the trees. Was easy to get snow to move on lower elevation slopes where a crust was present. Higher in elevation where the crust was not as pronounced less movement was observed. But dry loose was seen in multiple areas.

Media

Public Field Report: Smithbrook Road
Public Field Report: Smithbrook Road

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Storm Slab
Comments: 
Observed Avalanche Problem #2: 
Dry Loose
Comments: 
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