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Observation Details

Observation Date:
January 14, 2022
Submitted:
January 14, 2022
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster - Andrew Kiefer
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Location:
Tilly Jane (all aspects, 3800-6800ft)

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
None Observed
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

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Firm, wind-scoured snow surfaces in the alpine with 1-2in of new snow above 6000ft.
The southwest side of Mt Adams viewed from Mt Hood.
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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Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Mostly Sunny
Temperature:
35°F
Wind:
Calm , SW
New/Recent Snowfall:
1-2in new snow above 6000ft

Sunny skies with periods of high thin clouds. Calm and variable winds. Warming temperatures with spring-like conditions. Valley fog.

Avalanche Observations

 #  Date Location Size Type Bed Sfc Depth Trigger Photos Details
1 Jan 6, 2022
() 		Eliot Glacier Headwall
NE 9200ft 		D3 HS-Hard Slab N-Natural
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.
Report
Eliot Glacier Headwall

No new avalanches. 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.

Snowpack Observations

Hard overnight freeze with a supportable crust and frozen rain rills at the snow surface up to 6000ft. Above, 1-2in of new snow atop icy, wind-affected surfaces. The snowpack was strong and consolidated with no signs of instability observed today. Below 7000ft, E and S aspects began to soften around 11am. Skiing conditions were variable with a few chalky turns up high, some corn-like skiing on the sunniest slopes, and a firm, loud, and bumpy ride in most other places.

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