Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Andrew KieferObservation Date:
November 13, 2021Submitted:
November 14, 2021Zone or Region:
Mt HoodActivity:
Walking/HikingLocation:
Cooper SpurObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Hard SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
10,400Aspect:
NEComments:
A large natural avalanche occurred high on the north side of Mt Hood, just below the Eliot Glacier Headwall. The avalanche likely ran during the recent storms ending November 12. The crown was an estimated 150ft wide and 3ft+ deep in places. Debris ran just over 1500ft.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Took a walk up to the Cooper Spur Shelter during the period of dry, sunny weather on November 13th. Cloud Cap road was gated at the Tilly Jane Sno-Park (3800ft) and the Tilly Jane and Polallie Ridge Trails were snow free until 6500ft. More continuous snow began near 7000ft. Snow surfaces in the alpine were firm, icy, and wind-battered with plenty of exposed rock and ice.
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