Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Andy Goodwin
Observation Date:
November 13, 2021
Submitted:
November 13, 2021
Zone or Region:
West South
Activity:
XC Skiing/Snowshoeing
Location:
Mt St Helens Worm Flows Climbing Route

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Warm rains this week melted a lot of snow. Ridges are largely exposed all the way to 8,300'. Patchy snow at 3500 feet deepens gradually (most notably above 6500') to several feet by 8,000'. Above 6500' the snow is covered with a 2-3" thick clear hard ice crust that led to one serious fall. Temps just below freezing above 7700'. After a sunny morning, fog, higher winds, and light rain began at about 1 pm.

Media

4,800 to 6,000'  exposed ridges and rock
Monitor Ridge 7,600' to 8,300'
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