Observation: NWAC Forecaster

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 23, 2022
Submitted:
February 23, 2022
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster - Andrew Kiefer
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Location:
Lookout Mountain (All Aspects, 3200-6500ft)

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Media/Attachments

Profile on Lookout Mountain
Wind textured snow on the NE aspect of Pea Gravel Ridge. Heather Canyon is visible in the background with tracks from the ski area.
The east side of Mt Hood
The east face of Mt Hood
The north side of Mt Jefferson
Cold, settled powder on the northside of Lookout Mountain

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Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Clear
Temperature:
0-20°F
Wind:
Calm , NE

Calm, clear, and cold with temperatures rising from 0F to 20F between 8am-2pm

No new avalanches

Snowpack Observations

The recent storm snow has settled to 8-16in (20-40cm) depending on aspect and elevation and is right-side-up (F-1F) and well bonded to the 2/19 interface. Snowpack tests did not produce concerning results, only resistant planar fractures and non-planar breaks within the recent storm snow. These inter-storm layers appear to be healing quickly in wind-sheltered areas. The surface snow is cold, dry, and cohesionless on most slopes on all aspects with very good travel conditions. Evidence of shifting winds and previous wind-loading on several aspects was observed, but wind textured snow was only present at upper elevations on Mt Hood. Below the 2/19 interface, the snowpack is consolidated and strong with no layers of concern. The 2/19 interface and the Late January Crust were prominent markers in the upper snowpack, and below there were alternating layers of crusts, rounding facets, and spring-like snow.

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