Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Christopher Van Tilburg
Observation Date:
February 20, 2021
Submitted:
February 22, 2021
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Newton Canyon

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Hard Slab
Size:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees
Elevation:
Above treeline, seen from a mile away
Aspect:
NE
Comments:
Large avalanche in Newton Cyn
Photo:

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

From a mile away on Saturday

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