Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Joseph M Ewers
Observation Date:
January 4, 2023
Submitted:
January 4, 2023
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Pineapple Pass/Alpental Valley

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

No observed avalanches or shooting cracks, but significant wind loading of 1-2 inches above tree level was observed. The packed top layer easily broke free from the rest of the snow pack on south facing aspects as observed by several hand-pits. Large gusts of wind carried snow from the gullies and lower basin.

Media

Wind gusts brought snow from the higher peaks into gullies.
Wind gusts brought snow from the higher peaks into gullies.
Wind effected snow was observed throughout the pineapple pass area, but most notably on the south facing aspects.
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