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Observation Details

Name:

Ian Cates-Doglio

Observation Date:

February 4, 2023

Submitted:

February 6, 2023

Zone or Region:

Mt Hood

Activity:

Skiing/Snowboarding

Location:

Upper Palmer Glacier/Devils Kitchen

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks?

Yes, Isolated

Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing?

No

Observations

Standard south side summit route. Variable conditions. Exceedingly low visibility. Dug pit near devils kitchen.

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Observed Avalanche Problem #1:

Wind Slab

Comments:

Wind Loading around devils Kitchen. No significant propagation. 4-6in faceted snow on crust.

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