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Observation Details

Name:

Evan Stone

Observation Date:

January 4, 2023

Submitted:

January 4, 2023

Zone or Region:

Mt Hood

Activity:

Skiing/Snowboarding

Location:

Tom Dick & Harry

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks?

Yes, Isolated

Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing?

Yes, Isolated

Observations

Observed shooting cracks on isolated N facing wind slabs around 4200’ elevation.

Also observed 8-10” storm slabs building in size into the afternoon in well protected areas near tree line.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1:

Wind Slab

Comments:

N side of Tom dick & harry, 4,200’ elevation. Isolated pockets of windslab 12”-18” deep, many shooting cracks and whumphing

Observed Avalanche Problem #2:

Storm Slab

Comments:

8”-10” thick storm slabs on N aspects in protected near tree line areas

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