Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Marcus DupontObservation Date:
April 9, 2022Submitted:
April 9, 2022Zone or Region:
Mt HoodActivity:
XC Skiing/SnowshoeingLocation:
Newton CanyonObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
6,600Aspect:
EComments:
I did not see the avalanche happen, only saw evidence that one took place earlier.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Viewed from the edge of Newton Creek at coordinates 45.34139, -121.63368. Looking up the canyon, left side open face had a large path visible of a wind slab avalanche. Crown was maybe 100-200 feet from the top of the ridge at approx. coordinates 45.3537879, -121.6554650 , far above tree line and the path led down a considerable distance until out of view, probably about at least 1,000 feet long.