Name:
Michael Okamoto
Observation Date:
March 18, 2023
Submitted:
March 19, 2023
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Kendall Adventure Zone
Did you trigger any avalanches?
Yes
Was it intentional?
No
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
4700
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Skier triggered wet loose/wet slab on east aspect of Kendall Knob #2. Noticed a slab surface approx 2 in that started to slide, then stepped down as slide ran further.
Did you observe any avalanches?
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees
Elevation:
4400-4800
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Wet loose/Glide seen on Kendall Adventure Zone west around 11-12pm.
None reported
Went to KAZ central and skied the twins (N aspect). Sun was out early with minimal cloud cover. KAZ Central had wind affected snow for the upper ~500ft with ~2in wind slab. No wind slabs were triggered.
Skiing conditions were great for lower 3/4 the apron, consistent soft snow.