Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Emery Birch
Observation Date:
March 14, 2023
Submitted:
March 14, 2023
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Pineapple pass - chute N of The Tooth

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5000-5200
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Potential wind slab pulled off in chute north of the tooth. Crown depth ~3-8”, width ~30-40 ft.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Windslab in various aspects above 4800. This avalanche looked like it was triggered naturally but covered an old skin track. D1.5

Media

Public Field Report: Pineapple pass - chute N of The Tooth
Public Field Report: Pineapple pass - chute N of The Tooth
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