Observation: Public

Name:

Taylor

Observation Date:

January 2, 2022

Submitted:

January 3, 2022

Zone or Region:

Snoqualmie Pass

Activity:

Skiing/Snowboarding

Location:

Bryant Col

Did you trigger any avalanches?

Yes

Was it intentional?

No

Avalanche Type:

Soft Slab

Size:

Size 1: Relatively harmless to people

Elevation:

5000'

Aspect:

E

Comments:

Skier triggered avalanche as exiting Bryant Col into Pineapple Basin after dark. Crown 1-1.5' deep; ~30' wide. Did not catch skier.

Did you observe any avalanches?

Yes

Avalanche Type:

Soft Slab

Size:

Size 1: Relatively harmless to people

Elevation:

5000-5500'

Aspect:

NE

Comments:

Numerous small soft slab releases observed in the recent snowfall. Widespread spindrift avalanches off of steeper features.

Did you see shooting cracks?

Yes, Isolated

Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing?

No

New snowfall and wind transport completely erased skier and skin tracks within hours.

Observation: Public

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Signs of Unstable Snow

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