Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Ty
Observation Date:
November 30, 2020
Submitted:
November 30, 2020
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Like 10 feet from the backcountry lot at timberline

Triggered Avalanches

Did you trigger any avalanches? 
Yes
Was it intentional? 
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Treeline
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
Wind chucking, got a small soft slab to release
Photo:

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
Aspect:
Comments:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Wind and snow creating unstable drifts at treeline on Mt. Hood

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