Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Seth Xavier
Observation Date:
January 22, 2022
Submitted:
January 23, 2022
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Location:
Mt. Saint Helen's

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Possible glide cracks spotted east of Worm Flows climbing route/ swift glacier. West facing aspect @ approx 5k elevation. Temperature 43 degrees Fahrenheit. Large cornices forming on opposing ridge within 30 ft of Worm Flows climbing route, east facing aspect. These cornices grew substantially throughout the day in both length (north south) and width (east west)

Media

Public Field Report: Mt. Saint Helen's
Public Field Report: Mt. Saint Helen's
Public Field Report: Mt. Saint Helen's
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