Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Kevin Kline
Observation Date:
February 16, 2023
Submitted:
February 16, 2023
Zone or Region:
West North
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mt. Herman

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5000
Aspect:
NE
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Skier triggered wind slab ~1ft deep on a NE aspect, strong winds and active wind loading.

Media

Public Field Report: Mt. Herman

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