Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Aldis RaistersObservation Date:
February 5, 2023Submitted:
February 5, 2023Zone or Region:
Mt HoodActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Pea Gravel RidgeTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
YesAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
5600 ftAspect:
NEComments:
Isolated small wind slabs just below ridge line cornices below tree line were able to trigger with a few stompsSigns of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Isolated, small am wind slabs became larger (12” deep) by afternoon with new snow and strong ridgeline winds. Blowing snow was visually obvious. Below ridge line in the trees no instability and winds dropped quickly. Skied iut low angle ridge due to touchy, larger wind slabs on normal West aspect exits.
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