Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

All Observations

Observation Details

Name:
Steve Whitaker
Observation Date:
March 18, 2023
Submitted:
March 18, 2023
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
4000 feet north of Source Lake well to skiers right of ski track to Snow Lake Divide

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
4500-5000
Aspect:
S
Comments:
Many wet loose slides into Bryant Couloir. Some mixed with rock.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Dug pit at 4000 on south-facing aspect. Had ECT propagate at about 60 cm on 4th shoulder tap

Media

Public Field Report: 4000 feet north of Source Lake well to skiers right of ski track to Snow Lake Divide
Public Field Report: 4000 feet north of Source Lake well to skiers right of ski track to Snow Lake Divide
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