Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Evan BassfordObservation Date:
December 31, 2021Submitted:
December 31, 2021Zone or Region:
Snoqualmie PassActivity:
XC Skiing/SnowshoeingLocation:
Snow Lake TrailObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
3600Aspect:
SWComments:
Small dry loose slide before switchback section of Snow Lake Trail. Slide filled previously tracked trail section. Estimate slide width ~6m wide at base. Estimate slide depth ~1m from previously tracked trail at base. Photos show poor resolution of slide, but tried to highlight affected area.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Observed evidence of small dry loose slide above trail section on Snow Lake trail. Topo had slope angle at 32-35deg. Broke new trail below slide zone but turned around due to similar/steepening terrain past slide area. Width of slide ~6m at base.
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