Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Aldis Raisters
Observation Date:
January 22, 2023
Submitted:
January 22, 2023
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
White River West sno park

Signs of Unstable Snow

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

Observations

Wide spread 2-7” slab structure observed in wind affected new snow even down around 4600 ft around flats near South Mineral Fork. Cracking on isolated steeper features and skin track tests. Layer did not propogate in ECT tests in one location tested. Obvious signs of wind transport on snow surfaces even in the trees.

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