Observation: Public
Observation Details
Name:
Timberline Ski PatrolObservation Date:
April 1, 2023Submitted:
April 1, 2023Zone or Region:
Mt HoodActivity:
Skiing/SnowboardingLocation:
East of Molly's LiftTriggered Avalanches
Did you trigger any avalanches?
YesWas it intentional?
NoAvalanche Type:
Soft SlabSize:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a personElevation:
5500Aspect:
EComments:
Soft slab avalanche. D1-D2. Avalanche fractured mid slope approximately 20ft below us while we were traversing along the ridge. Avalanche broke between anchor points approximately 40-50ft at its widest point. Crown was approximately 35cm tall. The slide ran quickly on previous crust layer about 50 yards until it hit flats. Was big enough to carry a skier into trees or terrain traps. Had multiple other small fractures occur on similar aspect and steep slopes, but this was the largest.Signs of Unstable Snow
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, IsolatedDid you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
NoObservations
Multiple soft slab D1 avalanches triggered by ski cuts and propagation throughout the day. Continuous snow throughout the day. See photos for more.
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