Name:
Stephen Heath
Observation Date:
February 13, 2021
Submitted:
February 13, 2021
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Kendal knob
Did you trigger any avalanches?
Yes
Was it intentional?
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
4800ft
Aspect:
NW
Comments:
Kendal knob NW aspect 4800ft
Multiple skier triggered D1 soft slab releases on small convexities
Multiple natural D1 soft slab slides on south aspect Kendal knob 3500 ft and up.
All slabs failed on 2/12 interface.
Photo:
Did you observe any avalanches?
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Aspect:
S
Comments:
Kendal knob S aspect 3500 ft and up. Natural releases
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
No
Kendal knob NW aspect 4800ft
Multiple skier triggered D1 soft slab releases on small convexities
Multiple natural D1 soft slab slides on south aspect Kendal knob 3500 ft and up.
All slabs failed on 2/12 interface.