Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Andrew RichardsonObservation Date:
January 8, 2021Submitted:
January 8, 2021Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Snoquamie Mtn, Avalanche MtnTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5200’Aspect:
NComments:
Small skier-triggered storm slab release 4”-6” crown ran less than 20’. R1-D1.Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
4400’-5000’Aspect:
NComments:
Numerous natural storm slab crowns up to 12”along cliff bases and steep terrain features observed in northerly aspects. Possible natural wind slab crown on N aspect, ~4600’.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Stiff wind slabs observed on west aspect near ridge lines above 5200’. Ski cuts broke about 4” down with no cracking or propagation beyond skis.
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