Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Aldis RaistersObservation Date:
March 7, 2021Submitted:
March 7, 2021Zone or Region:
Mt HoodActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
SE aspect of Gunsight Butte approx 5100 ftObserved Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Hard SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
5100 ftAspect:
SEComments:
What appeared to be a large natural that went during the February 26-27 storm cycle based on amount of new snow coverage. Avalanche was in a clearing in dense trees on a convex roll. ~100-150 ft wide, crown depth ranged from 1 ft to 3 ft. Slid only about 30 ft down slope in to demse trees. Debris pile was 5-6 ft deep in places due to terrain trap. No tracks seem entering crown. Did a quick beacon search and got no signals.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
No signs of instability day of travel. Variable depth of snow 1-3” on top of frozen or refreezing crust layer. Skied down in to Badger lake and skied North aspect of Badger Butte.
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