Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Adam Pinsky
Observation Date:
February 13, 2021
Submitted:
February 13, 2021
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Snow Lake badin

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Other
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Treeline
Aspect:
N
Comments:
12" crown - 30' ft wide - ran a few feet - wind slab - wrapped around the small knob - was triggered from the skiers right side.
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

Strong SW winds on the top of the snow lake divide.

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