We started under I-90 bridge of exit 52. Followed the first up ramp, put on snowshoes right away, and headed into the trees, along PCT. We quickly veered off trail. Some steep uphill. Lots of ski tracks. The snow was dry and fluffy, very soft, which makes the steep hill possible. Once we hit Coal Creek, we followed it on its eastern flank.
The first lake is fairly small, with a few features in the snow to make it interesting. 
The 2nd lake is a good size. Had lunch on the far shore. Didn't go above to the 3rd lake.
On the way back, we went to the ridge where PCT goes and to Knob #2. Some steep slope. Rather wooded, so the view is obstructed. 
South of the ridge is a nice open ridge. Enough clouds parted so we could see something. Here, we walked straight down. Very steep. However the snow was so soft that if you sit down, you done slide far, but half buried in snow. At one flat area, I stepped one leg into a tree well without seeing the tree. Took me awhile to extract my foot. Many saplings were totally buried in the snow. We reached I-90 a bit too much to the east, so walked along the snowbank for a bit.Luckily the driver of the car I was in wanted to go home without eating at Snoqualmie Pass. We were back at the P&R ~5:15pm. I got back home about an hour later.
