Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Austin Blum
Observation Date:
April 5, 2023
Submitted:
April 5, 2023
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Kendall Adventure Zone

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
NTL/ATL
Aspect:
S
Comments:

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
NTL/ATL
Aspect:
E
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Warmer day than we expected at the pass. Terrible low elevation skinning led to dry fluffy snow higher up. As the day progressed the sun got really intense. We changed plans due to how warm it was. Wet loose activity was rampant today, and yesterday judging from our observations. The debris piles we saw coming off Kendall Mountain into the Adventure Zone were pretty frightening. Conditions were changing rapidly today, requiring us to step it back after going into today with a stepping-out mindset.
North-facing slopes skied amazing.

Media

Public Field Report: Kendall Adventure Zone

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 

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