Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Sharp cornices and shallowly buried debris from a small natural avalanches that occurred overnight in the Gunsight Peak area. Another similar slide was seen in the chute to the NE. 6200ft. NE. SS-N-R1-D1-S, 6

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Feb 20, 2022 ()

Location:

Gunsight Chutes

Comments:

Two small natural avalanches occurred overnight 2/19-20. The crowns and bed surfaces had a few inches of new snow hiding them.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

2

Aspect:

NE

Start Zone Elev:

6200ft

Size:

D1 / R1

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Depth:

0.5ft (max: 0.5ft)

Width:

30ft

Media

Sharp cornices and shallowly buried debris from a small natural avalanches that occurred overnight in the Gunsight Peak area. Another similar slide was seen in the chute to the NE. 6200ft. NE. SS-N-R1-D1-S, 6" deep.

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