Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Richard Korry
Observation Date:
May 21, 2022
Submitted:
May 21, 2022
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Alpental/International

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
5000
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Large areas of upper International were covered with debris from wet loose releases. The debris was soft.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Skinned from the lodge to the top of chair 2 via Edelweiss. Descended via International. All of the upper section was covered with debris that was relatively soft. Up to a foot of unconsolidated wet snow made skiing interesting. Lots of wet sluffing on steep sections. Good skiing was found in areas without debris.
More debris was seen in lower International

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