Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Kyle Wyatt
Observation Date:
February 13, 2022
Submitted:
February 13, 2022
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
White river

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
6000
Aspect:
E
Comments:
Cornice break caused either rock or cornice debris to impact the slope below triggering a small wet loose slide that ran to the drainage. This occurred at 12pm.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

I witnessed a cornice break which triggered some debris (rock or cornice chunks) to impact the slope below triggering a small D1 R1 wet loose that slid into the drainage.

Media

Public Field Report: White river
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