Avalanche Occurrence
General Information
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster
Occurrence Date:
Dec 14, 2022 ()
Location:
Finley Canyon
Comments:
Large natural avalanche on the far eastern edge of the zone. While we've had many reports of signs of instability, this is the first confirmed avalanche in the eastern foothills.
Avalanche Characteristics
# of Avys:
1Aspect:
E (NE)Size:
D2Type:
SS-Soft SlabTrigger:
N-NaturalBed Surface:
O-Old SnowWidth:
570ftWeak Layer:
Nov 22, 2022 (FC)Comments:
Size D2 at minimum. Suspect that the relative warming trend and sun during the week contributed to changes in slab properties in what had been an overall weak snowpack.