Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Kevin Ketcham
Observation Date:
February 27, 2021
Submitted:
February 28, 2021
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Kendall East Peak

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Other
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
5000
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
Large crown visible in the afternoon Saturday from Kendall Knob. Slide occurred on E/SE Aspect of the eastern Kendall Peak.
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

This crown was large enough to be visible from Kendall knob, seen from across Kendall Lakes area. We skied in trees to avoid avy terrain, but major sluffing occurred on tree run faces greater than 35 degrees.

Media

Our View of Kendall peak from Knob
See visible crown on E/SE aspect
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