Avalanche Occurrence
General Information
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster
Occurrence Date:
Feb 21, 2023 6:00 am ()
Location:
East Ridge of Fossil Mountain
Comments:
This large avalanche occurred naturally just as the storm was starting to wind down. The avalanche occurred between 5am and 8am, as a vehicle had driven up the road, and was trapped on the other side by the subsequent avalanche which blocked their return path.
Avalanche Characteristics
# of Avys:
1Aspect:
SStart Zone Elev:
05400ftSize:
D2.5 / R3Type:
SS-Soft SlabTrigger:
N-NaturalComments:
Unknown width, bed surface and crown. It is suspected that the avalanche failed near the ridgeline, 4000ft above the road. Debris piles were 10ft deep; this was large enough to destroy a vehicle.
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