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Name:

Daniel MacDonal

Observation Date:

February 16, 2023

Submitted:

February 16, 2023

Zone or Region:

Mt Hood

Activity:

Skiing/Snowboarding

Location:

From Vista Ridge: Wy’east Face Wind Loading

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Wind slap development on ESE aspect (wy’east face). See pic

Media

Public Field Report: From Vista Ridge: Wy’east Face Wind Loading

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1:

Wind Slab

Comments:

Moderately strong winds at lower elevation (heavily filtered sunshine, almost feels overcast) w slight chill in the air observing wy’east face actively wind loading (see plume pic)

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