Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Timberline Ski PatrolObservation Date:
February 16, 2023Submitted:
February 16, 2023Zone or Region:
Mt HoodActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Salmon River Canyon, East of Magic MileObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
OtherSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
6100ftAspect:
EComments:
D1.5-D2 avalanche debris observed. Probably 2-3 days old based on how much it was filled in. Probable cornice collapse that triggered the face to run. Maybe 100ft wide by 250ft longSigns of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Old avalanche debris visible from the Timberline parking lot. We investigated and found 2-3 day old avalanche debris. Probable upper cornice collapse that caused the rest of the face to run. Unknown what caused cornice to collapse. Debris field was somewhat filled in from wind transported snow. Drop off from the top of the cornice was 10-15ft high.
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