Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Ryan Kuhar
Observation Date:
March 31, 2022
Submitted:
March 31, 2022
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Kendall Trees

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees
Elevation:
middle/upper
Aspect:
S
Comments:
Buried under new snow released from trees

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Observed ~6-8 inches unconsolidated light snow over 2-3" crust. Below this crust was at least a foot of isothermal snow. No pockets of windslab observed on our aspect and in and out of protected areas. Our aspect never saw direct sun, but increasing snow around 13:00.

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