Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Andy Goodwin
Observation Date:
February 19, 2022
Submitted:
February 19, 2022
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
Walking/Hiking
Location:
Mt St Helens Worm Flows Route

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Friday night was clear. On Saturday

2600-5000': Temps just above freezing. Granular spring snow. The top 1-2" was soft. Light rain from 8 am -noon. Under clouds and fog all day. Light winds.
5000-6200': Temps near freezing. Granular spring snow with very large granules. Top 2-4" soft. Light rain and freezing rain 8 am-noon. 2-3 hours of full sunlight in early afternoon. Winds 15-30 mph.
6200-7600': Temps well below freezing. Ice with a shallow crunchy surface over hard ice. By 7400' protected spots had 4-6" on snow (Feb 14?) on hard ice. It was covered by an icy crust. Freezing rain, sleet, and light snow 8 am - noon. 2-3 hours of full sunlight in early afternoon. Winds 20-60 mph.

Media

1 PM, south aspect, 30 degree slope, close up of large surface granules. 5700'
1 PM, south aspect, 30 degree slope, soft spring snow with large surface granules. 5700'
1 PM, south aspect, 30 degree slope, soft spring snow with large surface granules 5700 feet looking uphill
11 AM East Aspect. 25 degree slope. 7500'. Hard icy surface.
11 AM East Aspect. 25 degree slope. Hard icy surface. 7500'. Crampons penetrate 1/2"
11 AM East Aspect. 25 degree slope. Area with 4-6" snow under icy crust. 7500' looking up.
11 AM East Aspect. 25 degree slope. Area with 4-6" snow under icy crust. Close up. 7500' looking up.
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