Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Myles B
Observation Date:
December 31, 2022
Submitted:
December 31, 2022
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Kendall Big Trees

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
3800 feet
Aspect:
W
Comments:
Small wet loose on the north end of the cliff and after the waterfall

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Toured up to 4800 feet or so. Tree bombs coming down until I got to 3700 feet. Small (<D1) wet loose after the waterfall. Heading up through big trees temps were noticeable cooler. Dense snow was well bonded to crust beneath (about 6-10 inches of top of crust).

Media

Public Field Report:  Kendall Big Trees
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