Avalanche Occurrence
General Information
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster
Occurrence Date:
Jan 12, 2022 ()
Location:
South side of Table Mountain
Comments:
Two avalanches starting in the steep cliff band at the top of the south side of Table Mountain, running across the popular traverse.
Avalanche Characteristics
# of Avys:
2Aspect:
SStart Zone Elev:
5450ftSize:
D2 / R2Type:
WS-Wet SlabTrigger:
N-NaturalBed Surface:
O-Old SnowDepth:
1ft (max: 1.5ft)Width:
160ftVertical Fall:
600ftComments:
The more westerly avalanche began in a steep, rocky chute- a glide avalanche. The easterly one was difficult to tell whether it was a glide or wet slab avalanche. They both began very skinny, 5-10m wide, and then fanned out into larger swaths, typical of wet snow avalanches.
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