Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Peter MooreObservation Date:
February 17, 2021Submitted:
February 17, 2021Zone or Region:
Mt HoodActivity:
OtherLocation:
White RiverObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
OtherSize:
Size 4: Could destroy a railway car, large truck, several buildings, or a substantial amount of forestElevation:
7500-5500'Aspect:
EComments:
Approx 1 mile long crown averaging several feet deep.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
A very large natural wind slab triggered midday Tuesday on an east aspect between 7500-5500'. Likely D4 on the destructive scale. Other large (D2-2.5) avalanches were also observed in the sub drainages of White River on east and north aspects. Photos: Ben Ticknor