All Observations
Name:
Ian Cates-Doglio
Observation Date:
February 4, 2023
Submitted:
February 6, 2023
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Upper Palmer Glacier/Devils Kitchen
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
No
Standard south side summit route. Variable conditions. Exceedingly low visibility. Dug pit near devils kitchen.
Observed Avalanche Problem #1:
Wind Slab
Comments:
Wind Loading around devils Kitchen. No significant propagation. 4-6in faceted snow on crust.