Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Matthew HarmanObservation Date:
April 2, 2023Submitted:
April 3, 2023Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie PassActivity:
Walking/HikingLocation:
Old Commonwealth Trail / Commonwealth Basin Trail / Red MountainObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
Aspect:
Comments:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Our group attempted to summit Red Mountain on 4/2/2023. The group dug a pit test at 3200' which indicated a large loose 12" layer of new snowfall on top of a ~3" crust. We made the decision to turn back around 4900' due to a weak surface layer on top of hard crust. The new snowfall was largely concentrated will "ball bearing snow" and began consolidating when hit by the sun.
While descending, a small slide was seen on near Kendall Peak at ~4500'.
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