Observation: NWAC Forecaster

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 2, 2022
Submitted:
January 2, 2022
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster - Andy Harrington
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Location:
Kendall

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
None Observed
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

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The east flow slowly made its way up the pass and down the Alpental Valley
Kendall Right slidepath snowpit. There are multiple layers in the top meter of the snowpack that the incoming storm will test.

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Weather Summary

Overcast morning with cold temperatures and no wind. Watched the east flow creep closer and the wind just started to kick up around 10:30 along with some flurries starting at the same time. Noticed active wind transport just getting started. Out of the field by noon and driving back down I-90 where snow showers and stronger winds were observed all the way to North Bend.

No recent avalanches observed but the tree bombs were already starting to wiggle and fall as the winds kicked up.

Snowpack Observations

Dug a pit in the Kendall Right slidepath. The upper snowpack was mostly right side up but I found multiple areas of weak snow. Not a concern for today's travel, but these weak layers will be tested tonight and tomorrow. What we have been considering a stable snowpack will likely change and we will need to reassess conditions after the storm.

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