Northwest Avalanche Center

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All Observations

Observation Details

Observation Date:
December 15, 2020
Submitted:
December 15, 2020
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Pea gravel ridge

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Steady light rain turning to sleet around 5600'. Snow saturated, consolidated and non reactive below treeline. Snow at & above treeline was drier and test slopes failed and slid with energy but did not propagate or entrain new snow. Roller balls observed on >40 degree slopes.

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