Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Nam
Observation Date:
April 14, 2023
Submitted:
April 15, 2023
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
West Crater

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Other
Size:
Elevation:
10,500
Aspect:
SW
Comments:
Snowboard Triggered windslab. Snowboarder caught and carried into gulley above fumarole. Was not buried and did not appear to be injured as they were able to snowboarded away.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Temperature in the 20s but significant warming due to sun. Occurred around 11:40am. No other avalanche activity noticed.

Media

Public Field Report: West Crater
Public Field Report: West Crater
Public Field Report: West Crater
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