Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Lindsey FellObservation Date:
February 27, 2021Submitted:
February 27, 2021Zone or Region:
Mt HoodActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Elk Mountain, about 5 mi east of Mt. Hood summitTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5500 ftAspect:
NEComments:
Soft storm slab sympathetically triggered from nearby snowfall that failed on a weak sun crust 30-60cm below snow surface. Skier 1 knocked large amount of snow off of tree to clear path for travel --> small point release below tree --> sympathetic release around ridge behind traveler.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Collapsing and whumpfing observed on SE-E-NE steep, non-treed terrain in 5400-5600 ft range.
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