Deep slab avy on NE aspect

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

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    -Deep slab avalanche on NE face of Mt. Cameahwait in the Flathead Range 
    -Potentially a step-down event
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    -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. 

 

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Trigger: 
natural
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Aspect: 
Northeast
Starting Elevation: 
above-treeline
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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
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storm slab avalanche on East aspect of Mt. Adams, Mt. Cameahwait col

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Trigger: 
natural
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Aspect: 
East
Starting Elevation: 
above-treeline
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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
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A widespread cycle on the South side of Essex Mtn from Sunday night. Averaged D2.5, some up to D3.

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Trigger: 
natural
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Aspect: 
South
Starting Elevation: 
above-treeline
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Destructive Size: 
D2.5
Relative Size: 
R3 Medium
Avalanche Length (Vertical Run): 
2000ft.
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