Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Evan StoneObservation Date:
January 2, 2023Submitted:
January 2, 2023Zone or Region:
Mt HoodActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Reid glacier headwallObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Dry Loose (Sluff)Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
9200Aspect:
SWComments:
Observed fresh D1/1.5 dry loose debris at 10 am at the base of the Reid headwall/Leutholds couloir.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Headed up to illumination saddle with intent to climb the Reid headwall/ski leutholds. Was setting up for a belated ski cut when I observed new avalanche debris at the base of the headwall/couloir. Strong SE (estimated 60+mph) gusts were experienced at illumination saddle along with significant snow transport. Skinned across several small but unreactive patches of wind slab.
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