Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Andy GoodwinObservation Date:
May 13, 2023Submitted:
May 13, 2023Zone or Region:
West SouthActivity:
Walking/HikingLocation:
Mt St Helens Worm Flows Climbing RouteObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
6000-7000'Aspect:
EComments:
There were a number of loose wet avalanches on the steep east aspects of Monitor Ridge during the day today. They ran considerable distances, but seemed to only involve the top inch or 2 of snow without stepping down to deeper layers.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Very warm temps (50-60F), blue skies, and the wind died about noon. The slopes with slides were baking in the sun.
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