Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
WT, LL, NH-S
Observation Date:
December 28, 2021
Submitted:
December 28, 2021
Zone or Region:
Stevens Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Lichtenberg SE

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

HS from 170cm near Nason Creek to above 300cm at 5500'. A variety of new weak snow layers are forming on the snow surface, including facets and sun crust on solar aspects and surface hoar and facets on wind and sun sheltered north aspects at all elevations.

Media

Melt freeze recrystallization with 1.5mm facets above and below. Photo @5000' SE aspect.
Surface hoar 1-2cm in sheltered, shaded locations. Photo W @5200'

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Dry Loose
Comments: 
Sluffs running long in steep terrain.
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