Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Kurt
Observation Date:
January 14, 2023
Submitted:
January 14, 2023
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
Gold Creek

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
4,500
Aspect:
S
Comments:
Mostly small wet loose and giant roller balls.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

We rode 40 miles today and saw signs of past wet loose avalanches at rocky areas and giant roller balls. There is a 1” rain crust forming above heavy wet snow. Track penetrating was about 20cm. Overall snow depth was 155cm. We rode 14 - 35 degree slopes with no signs of instability.

Media

Giant roller balls.
Wet loose at rocky areas
Penetration 20cm
1” crust forming
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