Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 28, 2021
Submitted:
March 1, 2021
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mount Margaret

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
4500, At and Below Treeline
Aspect:
SW
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Solar impact caused top layer to consolidate heavily. Lots of pinwheels and evidence of Loose Wet activity. We didn't find any of the recent weak layers, but only used hand pits.

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