Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Matt MObservation Date:
April 1, 2023Submitted:
April 1, 2023Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Friendly TreesTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5000Aspect:
SWComments:
Triggered an ~8" storm slab on a steeper rollover. Slid on the pre-storm crust.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Snow overall was very dry (at higher elevations) and unconsolidated, we observed poor bonding with the underlying crusts. Snow at low elevations was already getting much heavier than when we started our tour, the sun was also peaking out here and there.
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