Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

All Observations

Observation Details

Name:
Jonathan Strahl
Observation Date:
December 28, 2021
Submitted:
December 28, 2021
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Jim Hill - 6050ft

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Multiple hand shear tests on N aspects of Jim Hill between 6000 and 6200 feet showed a planar layer approximately 14 inches below the surface - above that was ~6 inches of wind-affected cohesive snow and the surface was ~6 inches of unconsolidated powder.

Media

Public Field Report: Jim Hill - 6050ft
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