Avalanche Occurrence

A small but deep wind slab was triggered by a small cornice fall on this wind stripped slope. The lines below are wind drifts. W, 6400', SS-ACc-D1-R1-S

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Apr 11, 2022 11:30 am ()

Location:

Crown Point

Comments:

I triggered 3 avalanches on Crown Pt today. W, E, and N aspects. All slides were relatively close together. The largest was triggered with an intentional cornice drop.

# of Avys:

3

Aspect:

E (W,N)

Start Zone Elev:

6300ft

Size:

D1 / R1

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

AS-Skier
c-Intentional

Bed Surface:

S-New Snow

This small wind slab failed, slid downhill a few inches, and then stopped. W, 6400 ft. SS-ASc-D1-R2-S