Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Kurt Mehrer
Observation Date:
November 27, 2020
Submitted:
November 27, 2020
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
Gold Creek

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
4,300
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Small avalanche in the center of the big bowl.
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Snow pack was right side up, 110cm deep.
Fist, fist, 4 finger 4 times to the ground.
Rain crust at 85cm & 70 cm.
Shovel test failed at elbow taps but did not propagate.

Media

Deep enough to get stuck!
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