Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Todd Paglia
Observation Date:
April 23, 2022
Submitted:
April 24, 2022
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mount Herman

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
5000
Aspect:
S
Comments:
Avalanche came down off of Mt. Herman - 75-100 yards across.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

South facing heated rocks triggered a large avalanche - 75-100 yards across - on the ascent to Herman Saddle. The slide was on Herman itself.

Media

Public Field Report: Mount Herman
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