Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Shane CampbellObservation Date:
February 14, 2023Submitted:
February 14, 2023Zone or Region:
West SouthActivity:
Snowmobiling/SnowbikingLocation:
Mount Saint HelensTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
Middle/upperAspect:
SComments:
~2.5 ft wet slab on South facing slope was remote triggered @ estimated time 3-4:30 PM Avalance was estimated 150ft wide running to base of slope estimated run out from base of slope 50-60 yards.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
South facing slope at 4,359ft elevation. No snow pack test results. 1-2ft of fresh snow in areas at or below the tree line. Wind blow in the alpine area.
Weather was clear and sunny.
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