Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Ron MartinObservation Date:
December 12, 2022Submitted:
December 12, 2022Zone or Region:
Mt HoodActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
White River CanyonObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
OtherSize:
Elevation:
VariousAspect:
Comments:
Saw several avalanches (see photos) between about 5,000 and 6,000 ft., probably from Sunday or possibly Saturday while skinning up White River Canyon from the Snow Park lot on 35.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, IsolatedObservations
Snow on SE-SW aspects warmed rapidly after the sun came out. Hand pits showed instability in the wet, heavy sun-affected layer (2-3 inches deep), about 4-6 inches down, and at the buried surface hoar and facets. A few failed upon isolation while others were not so easy to fail. We also noticed one instance of shooting cracks and one small collapse while skinning. Didn't like the red flags and decided to leave.
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