Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
William SloopObservation Date:
December 18, 2021Submitted:
December 18, 2021Zone or Region:
Mt HoodActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
West of sunrise parking lot at mt hood meadows. Near Mitchell CreekObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5400’Aspect:
EComments:
Multiple small loose wet avalanches were triggered by tree bombs as the wind picked up in the afternoon.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
These were observed while traveling along Mitchell Creek. We avoided steep terrain as per forecast. Observations were made from below the slope.