Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Aidan DeHan
Observation Date:
May 8, 2022
Submitted:
May 9, 2022
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
NE aspect of Chair Peak Basin

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5,300
Aspect:
NE
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Witnessed a D1 - D1.5 Wet loose avalanche on the NE side of the chair peak basin. Seemed to be triggered by debris off surrounding peaks due to warming.

Media

NE Aspect of Chair Peak Basin

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wet Loose
Comments: 
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