Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 24, 2021
Submitted:
February 24, 2021
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Pea gravel ridge

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
Near treeline
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Mt Hood Meadows, clark canyon
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Pictures of cornice collapse from yesterday.

Often there is a skin track right below these cornices.

Debris was pushed up against small trees about 150 ft down the slope. Three separate car-sized blocks can be seen. The smaller debris was mostly buried by the ongoing wind.

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