Name:
Zack Wentz
Observation Date:
January 14, 2021
Submitted:
January 14, 2021
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Timberline Backcountry & White River Drainage
Did you observe any avalanches?
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Slab
Size:
Size 4: Could destroy a railway car, large truck, several buildings, or a substantial amount of forest
Elevation:
9600’ approx
Aspect:
SE
Comments:
Location: Immediately E of Crater Rock at approximately 9600’
Depth: Unknown
Width: 700-800ft
Length: Ran from the start zone at approximately 9600’ down to nearly the Timberline parking lot
Photo:
None reported
Snowpack was generally strong and cohesive today. Wind affected snow is bonding well to the 1/12 rain crust. Variable surfaces and slide-for-life conditions exist widespread at TL and ALP.