Observation: Avalanche Professional

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Observation Date:
June 16, 2022
Submitted:
June 16, 2022
Observer:
Avalanche Professional - Vetta Mountain Guides
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Location:
Old Chute and south side Mt Hood (S, SW, SE, W)

Signs of Unstable Snow

Recent Avalanches? 
Yes
Cracking? 
None Experienced
Collapsing? 
None Experienced

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Looking up Old Chute -- L-M west wind and plenty of cloud cover kept the snow surface cool. Riming and old debris made tricky skiing at times. Graupel and wind-pressed snow on the surface, too.

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