Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Danielle Graham
Observation Date:
May 30, 2021
Submitted:
May 30, 2021
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Other
Location:
Denny Mountain/Alpental

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
4800
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
A slab to climber’s right if Shot Six is breaking off in pieces and causing loose wet down the Eisfallen run.
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

At about 8:40am, while standing at Alpental lodge, we heard a loud noise and observed a small-medium wet-loose avalanche caused by a slab breaking off above. We observed 2 more avalanches from the same spot as we (safely) climbed around it.

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