Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

All Observations

Observation Details

Name:
Garrett
Observation Date:
April 12, 2023
Submitted:
April 13, 2023
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
The slot

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
6000’
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Very small soft slabs in north facing, wind exposed NTL terrain that were fairly easy to manage

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

We triggered a few 6-8” small soft slabs in the wind exposed section at the top of the slot that were fairly inconsequential. The slabs were not particularly cohesive. Possibly enough to knock you off your feet, possibly not. The the interface was noticeable in more exposed areas, but buried in more stable snow lower down.

Media

Public Field Report: The slot
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