Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Ryan MatzObservation Date:
January 5, 2023Submitted:
January 5, 2023Zone or Region:
Mt HoodActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Timberline ski area vicinityObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Hard SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
6,500’Aspect:
WComments:
Observed a few small cornice failures on west facing terrain features near 6,500’. Likely occurred overnight last night. Observed many more cracks above cornices that didn’t release.Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
In addition to above observations, I found clean, easy hand shear failures above the late December crust on a somewhat wind sheltered SW aspect just west of the Timberline ski area. Weak layer appeared to be small facets above the crust. No signs of instability on this layer under my skis.
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