Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

All Observations

Observation Details

Name:
Carson Meyer
Observation Date:
January 16, 2023
Submitted:
January 16, 2023
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
North side of Snoqualmie Mountain

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5400
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Slab looked to be only 2-3 inches

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Looked like a small cornice drop or small amount of snow melting off a tree naturally initiated a wind slab on a steep NE facing slope. Likely failing on that rain layer.

Media

Public Field Report: North side of Snoqualmie Mountain

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Cornice
Comments: 
Looked like a small cornice drop or small amount of snow melting off a tree naturally initiated a wind slab. Likely failing on that rain layer.
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