Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Kurt
Observation Date:
February 4, 2021
Submitted:
February 4, 2021
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
Gold Creek

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

It was very windy today on Keechelus Ridge. Snow depth was 8”of new and it was being transported into 2-3’ drifts in spots. My buddy plowed headlong into one drift that was probably 4’ deep. We rode mainly ridge lines to stay out of avy danger and I was able to get cornices to crack from a distance of 4’ when I rode a snowbike parallel to them. Main roads are groomed really well.

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