Northwest Avalanche Center

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Observation Details

Name:
Jeff Bursett
Observation Date:
April 7, 2023
Submitted:
April 7, 2023
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Newton Ridge

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Cornices on leeward side of ridge. Deep, warm, wet snow and roller balls observed. Dropping in was not the objective, and I exited via windward side into Heather Canyon (skied ~6” of untracked, grabby snow).

Media

Newton ridge,  5,900 ft.  4/7/2023.

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Cornice
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