Avalanche Occurrence
General Information
Observer:
Avalanche Professional
Occurrence Date:
Mar 3, 2023 1:00 pm ()
Location:
Thunder Knob
Comments:
6-8" storm slab that stepped down to 2/25 layer (18-24" down)
Avalanche Characteristics
# of Avys:
1Aspect:
NE (N)Start Zone Elev:
4300ftSize:
D2 / R3Type:
SS-Soft SlabTrigger:
AS-Skierc-Intentional
Bed Surface:
O-Old SnowDepth:
2.5ft (max: 2.5ft)Width:
70ftStart Zone Slope:
44°Vertical Fall:
300ftComments:
Intentionally cutting storm slab out of the terrain but was surprised to have it step down to the deeper layer. Not a great use of a ski cut with deeper instabilities lingering, although it did prevent me from being caught in the slide.
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