Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
David DietzgenObservation Date:
April 13, 2022Submitted:
April 13, 2022Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Chair Peak Area, Snoqualmie PassObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5400, 5600, 5800Aspect:
EComments:
A naturally released wet loose or a warm storm slab originating from a col just south of Chair Peak. WL R2 S N D1.5Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
The slide was located in the South-facing vicinity of Chair Peak, near the uphill track to Snow Lake descents. This avalanche was the only outward evidence of instability. The air temperature remained cold but there was typical spring radiation. (Sunscreen weather). The avalanche looked like a WL but probably initiated due to wind loading up high. The snow on the direct South facing aspects was warming up during the afternoon. A compression test at 4900ft. South-facing revealed a Hard to initiate fracture 38 cm deep. (CTH 20) The snowpack appeared generally stable to skiing and cuts.