Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Jerry Casson
Observation Date:
February 10, 2022
Submitted:
February 10, 2022
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Source Lake Basin

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:
30cm wet loose. Point release from rocks fanned out about 70’ width. Ran about 300’.
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Wet snow layer lying above hard crust down about 30-35cm. Boot pen down about 25cm. Did not see any roller balls releasing prior. Highly variable conditions between sunny and shaded aspects.

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