Observation: NWAC Forecaster

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
April 1, 2022
Submitted:
April 1, 2022
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster - Andrew Kiefer
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Location:
White River (4200-5800ft. E-S-W aspects)

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Media/Attachments

Open creeks and discontinuous snow in lower White River Canyon
Soft, corn-like turns on sunny slopes. Some minor roller balls but the wet loose were generally unreactive to ski cuts.
Only a couple of snow bridges still exist in White River
A skiff of white snow from the 3/30-31 storm covers a dirty and melted out snowpack below 6000ft in White River
Looking up the middle moraine in White River
No new avalanches observed on the upper mountain
Smooth surfaces and cold snow on the upper mountain

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Weather Summary

Cloud Cover:
Mostly Sunny
Temperature:
35-40°F
Wind:
Light , W

Sunny with a few high thin clouds. Steady temperatures in the upper 30s F with light westerly winds. No blowing snow visible on the upper mountain.

No new avalanches

Snowpack Observations

The 2-3in of storm snow from 3/30-31 was moist and partially covering a dirty and melting snowpack below 6000ft. Only a few snow bridges were left in lower White River Canyon, and an open creek crossing and some dirt travel were required to access the middle moraine. Above 6000ft, coverage significantly improved, and snow surfaces appeared smooth. Ski cuts produced a few rollerballs within the recent snow that didn't run very far or entrain. Evidence of previous wind loading on the upper mountain was visible, but very minor. Soft, corn-like turns were found on steep sunny slopes by mid-morning.

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