Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Chris L
Observation Date:
December 11, 2021
Submitted:
December 11, 2021
Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie Pass
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Unicorn, great Scott bowl

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Upper 🍍
Aspect:
N
Comments:
Slab was triggered while skiing gully. Steep and narrow snow broke 8 inch crown 20 train knew it could go, and it did. Didn't feel any crust layer anywhere and was powdery. Still broke.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Test seemed to indicate safe snow, and it was, but still broke on the steeps.

Media

Just below the knoll at the top of unicorn.
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