May 13, 2019, Silver Peak
5/13/19
WA Snoqualmie Pass
2304
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Skied Silver this morning. Intermediate snow starts around 2800'. Parked before the first hairpin on FR 9070 which adds a 2 mile road walk each way. Continuous snow past the Mt. Catherine trailhead
Enjoyed a short break on the ridge. Conditions were warm, fast, and slushy. Took a short lap west towards Annette (300'). Booted back up and descended the North bowl - a few rocks appearing but solid coverage. Car to car in 3.5 hr. Grabbed pizza in Snoqualmie for lunch and made it back home by 1pm. Fun morning in the mountains!
Enjoyed a short break on the ridge. Conditions were warm, fast, and slushy. Took a short lap west towards Annette (300'). Booted back up and descended the North bowl - a few rocks appearing but solid coverage. Car to car in 3.5 hr. Grabbed pizza in Snoqualmie for lunch and made it back home by 1pm. Fun morning in the mountains!
I thought with all this sunny warm weather the Silver window was likely opening up. How long do you think the descent down to Lake Annette will hold. That is such a great steep descent! Maybe with more normal temps returning this week, it will hold snow til next week when I can get it!
Run down to Annette is getting thin in sections but would gamble it has another 2 weeks -maybe more if weather stays cool
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