Avalanche

Crater Lake/Stevens Peak

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Quick report

Surface was firm and supportable. Clouds hindered warming, but snow warmed enough for decent turns.

Avalanche

Size
D1.5
Aspect
E
Trigger
NC
Elevation
9500 ft

Saw avalanche debris at least one day old above Crater Lake on the saddle between Stevens Peak and Red Lake at about 9500 ft on an east aspect. Looks like cornice may have collapsed and triggered a wet slide. D1-2, looks like it may have run about 300 ft.