Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
George WhiteObservation Date:
February 24, 2023Submitted:
February 24, 2023Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Chair Peak- west armTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
5600-4200Aspect:
NWComments:
Triggered several small (D1) and one bigger (D2) avalanches while descending from upper chair peak basin to snow lake. Avalanches were slow moving but propagated easily and could easily carry a person.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, WidespreadDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Triggered several small to moderate windslab avalanches in loaded terrain while descending from upper chair peak basin to snow lake. Shooting cracks were widespread. Elected to avoid all avalanche terrain for the remainder of the day. Highly recommend avoiding all NW facing aspects where avalanches are known to occur.
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