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wotan
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PostSat Jan 18, 2014 9:46 pm 
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something unusual from todays NWAC avalanche forecast (detail tab) Local non-avalanche hazard Snoqualmie Pass area: On Monday a heavy local freezing rain event occurred in the Snoqualmie Pass area above about 4500 feet, reported to the top of Alpental above 5500 feet covering the surface with about a 2 inch clear ice crust. This crust should break down over time but a fall on this surface would result in a long and dangerous ride!

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PostSat Jan 18, 2014 10:04 pm 
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I heard Alpental has closed the Internationale run due to ice. Yummy...

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PostSat Jan 18, 2014 11:17 pm 
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ice was so thick today in spots on baker it was all I could do to kick steps in with ski boots huh.gif
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PostSat Jan 18, 2014 11:23 pm 
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The ski season that just keeps on giving!

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PostSat Jan 18, 2014 11:25 pm 
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crampon heaven?

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PostSun Jan 19, 2014 9:46 am 
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Ran into this on the flanks of Snoqualmie Mountain and again high on the ridge of Bandera. Much worse on Snoqualmie though. I was glad to have real crampons but a fall would be difficult to arrest.

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PostSun Jan 19, 2014 10:22 am 
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Could make for some nasty avy conditions when and if new snow falls on this crust.

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PostSun Jan 19, 2014 10:41 am 
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Skied Alpy yesterday. The crust softened on the aspects that got a few hours of sun. Those that didn't are boilerplate.

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