Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Anton
Observation Date:
December 2, 2022
Submitted:
December 2, 2022
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Upper chair basin

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

Found wind loading on upper chair basin beneath chair peak. Got cracks to run about 10-15 feet on a slab about 4 inches deep. Below chair basin snow was quite stable with good bonding. Some tricky spots had been filled in, but overall still definitely early season.

Media

Public Field Report: Upper chair basin
Public Field Report: Upper chair basin
Public Field Report: Upper chair basin
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