Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Dennis Kao
Observation Date:
February 12, 2022
Submitted:
February 13, 2022
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mt St Helens Worm Flows Climbing Route

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

No signs of avalanche activity. Cold easterly winds kept the Worms Flow climbing route icy for 1-2 hours after sunrise. Observed multiple glide cracks of varying size and length on the route up around 7600' - 7900'. Signs of frozen wind-blown snow at crater, snow very firm at the top. Began descent at 10:40 am into the bowl (SSE aspect) skier's left of the Worm Flows climbing route. 35-45 degree section at top was very firm at the time. Below 7500' or so, corn snow conditions in all sun-facing aspects.

Media

Public Field Report: Mt St Helens Worm Flows Climbing Route
Public Field Report: Mt St Helens Worm Flows Climbing Route
Public Field Report: Mt St Helens Worm Flows Climbing Route
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