Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Enji CooperObservation Date:
February 25, 2022Submitted:
February 25, 2022Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie PassActivity:
XC Skiing/SnowshoeingLocation:
Quartz Creek environsTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
3900Aspect:
SComments:
Isolated soft slabs and dry loose was being triggered by snowshoes on the top layer (above Valentine’s Day crust). The entire layer wanted to slide; there was no stability.Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
3600Aspect:
EComments:
Avalanche was triggered off of steep rock face.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Variable snow today up past 3k’. Sun facing aspects were low coverage and weak. Shaded areas in the trees were better for traction, but it was a mix of difficulties getting across due to slope angle.
Top layer started refreezing as the sun set.
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