Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Rishi Jashnani
Observation Date:
December 17, 2022
Submitted:
December 17, 2022
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Kendall Knob

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Aspect:
SW
Comments:
Saw a lot of loose activity on Kendall as well as other peaks in the area. Looked not more than a day or two old.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Skinned up the PCT about 1400' above the trailhead. Dug a handpit and the column on a western aspect that broke at the 12/8 layer with a lot less effort than I expected, driving us to avoid any open areas and stick to low angles at all elevation.

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