Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Andy BernerObservation Date:
February 13, 2021Submitted:
February 13, 2021Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Kendall KnobTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
4000Aspect:
WComments:
Partner remote triggered 10-12" storm slab on steep convex rolls while exiting Kendall Trees to rejoin the skin track just before the open slopes S of the Commonwealth Basin / PCT junction. Propagated 50-75' and washed out 30' of the skin track.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Headed up to Kendall Trees around 0700 PST. Temp ~14F at the Summit West lot, snow in open areas between trees at the start of the skin track was 12"+ low density powder. Snow was not particularly cohesive up to Kendall Knob, but started noting some wind affected snow and cracking on kick turns varying from 4"-8" during the ascent towards tree line. Snow quality in the trees was quite good. Snowfall increased in intensity through the morning. Partner remote triggered a slide on the way out after stopping just above the skin track, washing out the skin track right in front of my tips. Crown was 10-12" and seemed confined to new storm snow. Snowpack seemed notably more reactive on the exit (relative to the approach) after further loading throughout the morning.
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