Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Lizzy Rao
Observation Date:
January 16, 2022
Submitted:
January 16, 2022
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
White River Canyon

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No

Observations

Around 6500ft on the East facing slope. Around 45 degrees Celsius at 2:30pm.

Media

Public Field Report: White River Canyon

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Cornice
Comments: 
Large school bus size cornice with cracks in it. Observing from Vista Ridge. Likely to trigger.
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