Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Steven RichardsObservation Date:
March 5, 2023Submitted:
March 5, 2023Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Chair Peak BasinObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
Lower/middle - sun exposed terrainAspect:
WComments:
Lots of small wet loose as the temperature increased a lot today, nothing of particular concern.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Saw evidence of Wind Slab problems at 5100 ft and slightly below. Triggered a small (d1) wind slab much lower around 4000 ft.