Avalanche Occurrence

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.

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Nov 12, 2021 ()

Location:

Eliot Glacier Headwall

Comments:

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.

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

NE

Start Zone Elev:

10400ft

Size:

D2

Type:

HS-Hard Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Vertical Fall:

1500ft