Avalanche Occurrence
General Information
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster
Occurrence Date:
Dec 11, 2021 ()
Location:
Rock Mountain lower gully
Comments:
A number of the gullies in steep SE facing terrain ran naturally, estimated on Saturday morning.
Avalanche Characteristics
# of Avys:
3Aspect:
SEStart Zone Elev:
4000ftSize:
D2Type:
SS-Soft SlabTrigger:
N-NaturalComments:
Unable to identify failure layer, though likely storm slabs with warming temperatures and heavy snow. The slick December 8 freezing rain crust was not too far underneath the debris in a few areas, suggesting the slides may have run further due to this layer.
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