Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
MeganObservation Date:
December 18, 2021Submitted:
December 18, 2021Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie PassActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
East Commonwealth BasinObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
3900Aspect:
WComments:
3 natural avalanches came off a cliffband below Kendall trees right above the PCT in Commonwealth East and went for approx 100m after coming off the cliff. There were also multiple avalanche debri fields burying the skin track.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, WidespreadDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Since the avalanche occurred above us, we were unable to see the crown. While touring we saw shooting cracks and stuck to very low angle terrain and were mindful of terrain above us.