Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

All Observations

Observation Details

Name:
Ryan Butler
Observation Date:
January 15, 2022
Submitted:
January 15, 2022
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Ridgeline, SE Side of Mt. Hood

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Rollerballs below 5,000 at least a day or two old

Cornice at 5,500 showed significant signs of weakening. Strong southeastward winds in the last week scoured the ridgeline and created large cornices that must have gotten heavier with rain.

Media

Public Field Report: Ridgeline, SE Side of Mt. Hood
Public Field Report: Ridgeline, SE Side of Mt. Hood
Public Field Report: Ridgeline, SE Side of Mt. Hood
Public Field Report: Ridgeline, SE Side of Mt. Hood
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