Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Kurt
Observation Date:
January 14, 2021
Submitted:
January 15, 2021
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
Gold Creek

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
4800
Aspect:
SW
Comments:
Most of the steep bowls have slid and there was lots of wind affected snow. Our bikes didn’t penetrate through it though.
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

There are a couple down trees across the road on the hyak side but pretty easy to get by. We were surprised to see 6-8” of new snow that fell after the rain. Good riding conditions.

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