Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Jason Lederer
Observation Date:
March 4, 2023
Submitted:
March 5, 2023
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Roaring Ridge

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Dug a few hand pits and observed a crust layer about 18-24" below surface in West Bowl around 4500', but storm snow was unreactive on slopes >30°. Clear signs of westerly transport along ridge line loading into bowl (cornice features, sastrugi, and scour).

Media

Cornice on ridgeline
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