Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Jeff Beyer
Observation Date:
December 6, 2020
Submitted:
December 7, 2020
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Clark Canyon - Potato Patch

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

West facing aspect, maybe 30-35 degree slope for the most part. Some rollerball activity observed, generally small. Snow depth was ~ 1' to dirt, but not wet or slushy. Sun was mostly hidden all morning, we skied at about 12:45 pm. Riding was nice, felt secure. Rocks were more apparent from below than above, but easily avoided.

Media

Top looking down at Clark Creek / Heather runout.
Bottom looking up at the ridge.

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