Professional Observation - Mt. Cameahwait, Flathead Range

Location Name: 
Professional Observation - Mt. Cameahwait, Flathead Range
Region: 
Flathead Range - Middle Fork Corridor
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Tue, 02/09/2016 - 15:00
Location Map: 

Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Observation made by: Professional Observer
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Dry
Slab
Trigger type: 
Other - explain below
Weak Layer: 
Unknown
Avalanche Width: 
200ft.
Terrain: 
Above Treeline
Elevation: 
7 400ft.
Bed Surface: 
Unknown
More detailed information about the avalanche: 
  • Recent slab avalanche activity observed on northerly aspect of Mount Cameahwait- outside the Program Area (photo attached).  This avalanche appeared to be a soft slab and to have been triggered by cornice fall.  It released at an approximate elevation of 7400 feet and debris appeared to have terminated at approximately 7000 feet elevation.
  • No other slab avalanche activity observed.
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Weather Observations
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