Deep slab avy on NE aspect

Location Name: Mt. Cameahwait Observation date: Tuesday, February 6, 2018 - 18:15	Is this an Avalanche Observation: Yes

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-Deep slab avalanche on NE face of Mt. Cameahwait in the Flathead Range
-Potentially a step-down event
Photo 3
-Large propagation storm slab avalanche on East aspect of Mt. Adams, Mt. Cameahwait col
-Potential cornice release after slab release

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Avalanche Details

Avalanche Details:

Date and Time of Avalanche:

Sunday, February 4, 2018 - 22:45

Avalanche Type:

Hard Slab

Failure Plane/Weak Layer:

Old snow

More information or comments about the avalanche:

Storm slab stepped down to deep slab. Thanksgiving crust visible on bedsurface in the photo.

Trigger

Trigger:

natural

Terrain

Aspect:

Northeast

Starting Elevation:

above-treeline

Size

Destructive Size:

D3.5

Relative Size:

R4 Large

Crown Height:

10 ft

Avalanche Location:

Date and Time of Avalanche:

Sunday, February 4, 2018 - 22:45

Avalanche Type:

Soft Slab

Failure Plane/Weak Layer:

Unknown

More information or comments about the avalanche:

storm slab avalanche on East aspect of Mt. Adams, Mt. Cameahwait col

Trigger

Trigger:

natural

Terrain

Aspect:

East

Starting Elevation:

above-treeline

Size

Destructive Size:

D2.5

Relative Size:

R3 Medium

Avalanche Location:

Date and Time of Avalanche:

Sunday, February 4, 2018 - 23:00

Avalanche Type:

Soft Slab

Failure Plane/Weak Layer:

Within storm snow

More information or comments about the avalanche:

A widespread cycle on the South side of Essex Mtn from Sunday night. Averaged D2.5, some up to D3.

Trigger

Trigger:

natural

Terrain

Aspect:

South

Starting Elevation:

above-treeline

Size

Destructive Size:

D2.5

Relative Size:

R3 Medium

Avalanche Length (Vertical Run):

2000ft.

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