Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
TChristian
Observation Date:
January 16, 2023
Submitted:
January 16, 2023
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Kendall Lakes/Slide Path

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Other
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5000
Aspect:
S
Comments:
Triggered two different point releases that ran 50 yards down slope. One was on a south aspect and the other a west. No propagation. Both in the open.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

The rain crust was significantly stronger and the new snow poorly bonded to the crust in the open, relative to the trees.

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