Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Taylor Jordan
Observation Date:
December 31, 2021
Submitted:
December 31, 2021
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Palmer snowfield

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Partner and I skinned from Timberline up to 9500ft. Saw multiple wind slabs but no significant instability. Crowns were visible on the hogs back, as well as on and above illumination rock. Great skiing on low angle slopes below 9500ft

Media

Public Field Report: Palmer snowfield
Public Field Report: Palmer snowfield

Advanced Observations

Observed Avalanche Problem #1: 
Wind Slab
Comments: 
Wind loaded slabs up to 4 inches deep from fresh snow this weekend
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