Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

All Observations

Observation Details

Name:
Aldis Raisters
Observation Date:
January 19, 2023
Submitted:
January 19, 2023
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Pea Gravel Ridge

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

Small wind slabs on easterly test slopes above 5900 ft. 2-4” isolated to lee side of steep cornice features. Entire ridge has cornices on the easterly side. Surface hoar from 4500 ft up to the 6k ft bowls at ridge top. Smaller above 6000 ft but extended down into the NTL bowls.

Media

Public Field Report: Pea Gravel Ridge
Public Field Report: Pea Gravel Ridge
Public Field Report: Pea Gravel Ridge
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