Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

A very large natural slab avalanche on the Eliot Glacier Headwall that likely occurred on 2/28.

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Feb 28, 2022 ()

Location:

Eliot Glacier Headwall

Comments:

Very large natural avalanche from 2/28 on the Elliot Glacier Headwall

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

NE (NE,N,E)

Start Zone Elev:

10600ft

Size:

D2.5 / R2

Type:

HS-Hard Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Width:

600ft

Vertical Fall:

2000ft

Media

A very large natural slab avalanche on the Eliot Glacier Headwall that likely occurred on 2/28.

A very large natural slab avalanche on the Eliot Glacier Headwall that likely occurred on 2/28.

A very large natural slab avalanche on the Eliot Glacier Headwall that likely occurred on 2/28.

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