Avalanche

Cave Ridge, East shoulder of Snoqualmie

Keith WongSnoqualmie Pass
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Quick report

Very few signs of instability. No cracking, test slopes didn't move, and hand pits did not fail in any cohesive slab. Pockets of wind affected snow became evident on ridge lines above about 5000'. Minor active wind transport at those elevations. Small surface hoar also present once out of the trees. The sun seemed to be screened enough by high clouds that the surface hoar was not breaking down in the afternoon.

Avalanche

Remnants of an avalanche on Red Mountain could be seen from across the valley (see photo).