Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
John BarkhausenObservation Date:
March 12, 2021Submitted:
March 12, 2021Zone or Region:
Mt HoodActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
Salmon River drainageTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
6500’Aspect:
SComments:
Probably more like D .5; I do have to admit this caught me off guard and was triggered unintentionally. Aspect was slightly more south, and slightly steeper than everything else. A good reminder that this danger can increase as you get lower on the mountain and the temps rise.Photo:
Observed Avalanches
Did you observe any avalanches?
YesAvalanche Type:
Wet LooseSize:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to peopleElevation:
6500-9500Aspect:
SEComments:
Numerous small wet loose and roller balls.Photo:
Signs of Unstable Snow
None reported
Observations
Snow softened quickly. East through south we’re pretty soft and wet by noon. Upper mountain is shedding a lot of snow and rime.
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