Avalanche Occurrence
General Information
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster
Occurrence Date:
Jan 6, 2022 ()
Location:
Mount Chardonnay
Comments:
Avalanche was sighted Sunday 1/9, the one day with good vis. It is unclear when the avalanche occurred, probably sometime around 1/6, maybe more recently, as reports were that the crown was easily visible and well defined from Heather Meadows. The avalanche propagated across terrain, and around a ridge that separated aspects and gullies. It may have run up to 1000ft. No additional information is known. No photos have been provided so far.
Avalanche Characteristics
# of Avys:
1Aspect:
S (SW)Start Zone Elev:
6600ftSize:
D3Type:
HS-Hard SlabTrigger:
N-NaturalBed Surface:
O-Old SnowComments:
Unknown crown depth, but easily visible from several miles away. Unknown weak layer, although we suspect it may have failed on the Solstice Weak Layer.