Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Large to very large natural avalanches on the NE side of Mt Hood above and below the Eliot Glacier. These occurred during the avalanche cycle January 6-7.

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Jan 6, 2022 ()

Location:

Eliot Glacier Headwall

Comments:

Observed a handful of large to very large natural avalanches around the Eliot Glacier and in Polallie Canyon that occurred during the avalanche cycle January 6-7.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

NE (N,E)

Start Zone Elev:

9200ft

Size:

D3

Type:

HS-Hard Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Media

Large to very large natural avalanches on the NE side of Mt Hood above and below the Eliot Glacier. These occurred during the avalanche cycle January 6-7.

The crown of a very large natural avalanche above the Eliot Glacier (NE, 9200ft). This avalanche occurred during the January 6-7 avalanche cycle.

Debris in Polallie Canyon from avalanches that ran during cycle January 6-7. A few glide cracks are visible as well.

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