Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Ryan MatzObservation Date:
February 12, 2021Submitted:
February 12, 2021Zone or Region:
Mt HoodActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Multorpor MountainSigns of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, WidespreadDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
I initiated several long shooting cracks not undercut by a skin track, and many where undercut by a skin track. Most switchbacks produced cracks similar to picture.
Failing down 20-50 cm on a subtle density change in storm snow. Less dense (F-) and barely perceptible slab failing failing over more dense (F+) snow. Hand shears failed consistently on isolation or with very light pressure, on same weak layer.
Observed consistently on N-W-S aspects. I was traveling around 4000-4500’, near Skibowl but not in bounds.
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