All Observations
Name:
Evan Stone
Observation Date:
January 4, 2023
Submitted:
January 4, 2023
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Tom Dick & Harry
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, Isolated
Observed shooting cracks on isolated N facing wind slabs around 4200’ elevation.
Also observed 8-10” storm slabs building in size into the afternoon in well protected areas near tree line.
Observed Avalanche Problem #1:
Wind Slab
Comments:
N side of Tom dick & harry, 4,200’ elevation. Isolated pockets of windslab 12”-18” deep, many shooting cracks and whumphing
Observed Avalanche Problem #2:
Storm Slab
Comments:
8”-10” thick storm slabs on N aspects in protected near tree line areas