Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Amar Shah
Observation Date:
December 3, 2022
Submitted:
December 3, 2022
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Alpental Below Chair 2

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5000 ft
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
Started from a point right above me as I was skinning, debris was up to my shins. 11:15 AM

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

The slope was directly facing the sun when it happened.

Media

Public Field Report: Alpental Below Chair 2
Public Field Report: Alpental Below Chair 2
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