Northwest Avalanche Center

Observation: Public

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Observation Details

Name:
Jon G
Observation Date:
January 15, 2022
Submitted:
January 15, 2022
Zone or Region:
Mt Hood
Activity:
Skiing/Snowboarding
Location:
White River Canyon

Observed Avalanches

Did you observe any avalanches? 
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Other
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
5500
Aspect:
S
Comments:
Possible glide avalanche? off of rocks in bowl east of middle moraine, white river canyon.

Signs of Unstable Snow

None reported

Observations

Traveled middle moraine at White River 10:00--14:00. Very soft afternoon snow conditions. Appeared stable with minor post-holing near rocks. Avalanche looks to have released on steep rocky terrain naturally.

Media

Public Field Report: White River Canyon
Public Field Report: White River Canyon
Public Field Report: White River Canyon
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