Observation: Public

Name:

David Dietzgen

Observation Date:

January 16, 2023

Submitted:

January 16, 2023

Zone or Region:

Snoqualmie Pass

Activity:

Skiing/Snowboarding

Location:

East of Snow Lake

Did you observe any avalanches?

Yes

Avalanche Type:

Dry Loose (Sluff)

Size:

Size 1: Relatively harmless to people

Elevation:

4900ft.

Aspect:

NW

Comments:

Natural sluff released below and in steep cliffs, with a miniature crow from last night snowfall, (aprox. 10cm).

None reported

-On certain wind exposed ridge tops the new snow sits on top of a solid layer of ice.
-In the trees at about 4800. ft. the new snow was 22 cm. deep over a 1cm crust, but the boot penetration was 54cm. (The snowpack is still saturated.)
-At. 9am the new snow was heavy but cold on N facing aspects. This fresh layer became much more heavy throughout the day.

Natural release, "Dry"-loose Small avalanche. NW, small.

On certain wind affected ridge tops, the new snow sits on top of ice. (Making skinning mini descents more sporty.)