Avalanche

Alpental Valley

Eddie SchoenSnoqualmie Pass
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Quick report

Lots of wind transport in the AM on the Chair Peak East Ridge line. Snow surface was quite varied, from scoured and firm to pockets of wind loaded snow up to about 30cm.

Avalanche

Size
D1
Aspect
N
Trigger
AS
Elevation
5100 ft

Small, skier triggered wind slab on a steep convexity around 5,100’ partway down the Chair North Slope