Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Observation Date:
February 20, 2021
Submitted:
February 20, 2021
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Mirror Lake

Signs of Unstable Snow

Did you see shooting cracks? 
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing? 
No

Observations

10-15cm heavy storm snow well bonded to previous snowpack. CT12Q2 at this interface, ECTN, PSTN.

20cm wind slab broke on summit cornice. Did not travel far, sluggish to release.

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