Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

A large explosive triggered avalanche in Accordion Bowl

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Apr 6, 2022 ()

Location:

MHM Ski Area

Comments:

MHM Patrol triggered 3 large avalanches with explosives in Accordion Bowl, Elevator, and above A-Zone that broke 1-2ft deep in wind-drifted snow.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

3

Aspect:

SE (S,SE,E,NE)

Start Zone Elev:

7000ft

Size:

D2

Type:

HS-Hard Slab

Trigger:

AE-Explosive Surface

Media

A large explosive triggered avalanche in Accordion Bowl

An explosive triggered avalanche (D2) in the Elevator run at Mt Hood Meadows that occurred on 4/6. (SE aspect, 7000ft)

The crown of an explosive triggered avalanche (D2) in the Elevator run at Mt Hood Meadows that occurred 4/6. (SE aspect, 7000ft)

An explosive triggered avalanche D1.5 above A-Zone

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