Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Ryan
Observation Date:
May 13, 2022
Submitted:
May 13, 2022
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Alpental

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Widespread
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No

Observations

3-5" of new snow depending on elevation.

Experienced cracking at ridgelines above 5000' on both southern and northern aspects. Cracking tended to be isolated, and when stomping on convexities, slabs tended to break in 3-6" sections, but didn't run.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wind Slab
Comments: 
On both South and North Aspects - observed wind slabs approx 3-6" deep.
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