Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Taylor PetersonObservation Date:
February 27, 2022Submitted:
February 27, 2022Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Source Lake DivideTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
4500'Aspect:
NComments:
4-6" crown depth in 40+ degree terrainObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
4100-4900Aspect:
SEComments:
Shallow slab with soft debris covering skin tracks from earlier in the day.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Wind was calm throughout afternoon, with consistent moderate snowfall.
Pole penetration varied from 10cm to 100cm.
New snow was a bit too heavy for good riding.