Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Mateo
Observation Date:
January 17, 2023
Submitted:
January 17, 2023
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Alpental- (elevator/Nash gate)

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Wet Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
4200
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Rider triggered wet slab, no injury or rescue necessary.

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Size:
Elevation:
Aspect:
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Widespread
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No

Observations

Saw signs of wet instability

Media

Public Field Report: Alpental- (elevator/Nash gate)
Public Field Report: Alpental- (elevator/Nash gate)
Public Field Report: Alpental- (elevator/Nash gate)
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