Avalanche Occurrence
General Information
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster
Occurrence Date:
Mar 17, 2022 ()
Location:
Darland Mountain
Comments:
Two snowmobile triggered avalanches (D1, D2) likely occurred 3/17 on the east aspect of Darland Mountain. The avalanches failed as wind slabs on the 3/8 facets above the Early March Crust.
Avalanche Characteristics
# of Avys:
2Aspect:
E (E,NE)Start Zone Elev:
6800ftSize:
D2 / R1Type:
HS-Hard SlabTrigger:
AM-SnowmobileBed Surface:
O-Old SnowDepth:
1ft (max: 1.5ft)Width:
40ftVertical Fall:
100ftWeak Layer:
Mar 8, 2022 (FC)Media
