Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Adam Harper
Observation Date:
February 25, 2023
Submitted:
February 26, 2023
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Inbound at Alpental — Snake Dance

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Middle
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Triggered small, isolated slabs (3-4’ wide, 5-6” deep) in steeper terrain at Alpental. Observed shooting cracks.

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

Small avalanches in high-consequence terrain.

Media

Public Field Report: Inbound at Alpental — Snake Dance
Public Field Report: Inbound at Alpental — Snake Dance
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