Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Drew
Observation Date:
January 1, 2022
Submitted:
January 2, 2022
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
Elk Mountain

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Size:
Size 1: Relatively harmless to people
Elevation:
5200
Aspect:
SW
Comments:
Slope was warming in the sun. Small slide that was seen to have been triggered by snowshoers.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Warming slope. Small slide seemed to have been triggered by snowshoers on steeper terrain.

Media

Public Field Report: Elk Mountain
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