Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Michael OkamotoObservation Date:
March 18, 2023Submitted:
March 19, 2023Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Kendall Adventure ZoneTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
4700Aspect:
EComments:
Skier triggered wet loose/wet slab on east aspect of Kendall Knob #2. Noticed a slab surface approx 2 in that started to slide, then stepped down as slide ran further.Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few treesElevation:
4400-4800Aspect:
EComments:
Wet loose/Glide seen on Kendall Adventure Zone west around 11-12pm.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Went to KAZ central and skied the twins (N aspect). Sun was out early with minimal cloud cover. KAZ Central had wind affected snow for the upper ~500ft with ~2in wind slab. No wind slabs were triggered.
Skiing conditions were great for lower 3/4 the apron, consistent soft snow.
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