Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Wet slab avalanche debris On the E Face of Cave Ridge.

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Feb 28, 2022 ()

Location:

Cave Ridge

Comments:

Several D1-D1.5 wet avalanches occurred on the E face of Cave Ridge, two larger D2 to D2.5 wet slabs were observed in the main path.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

5

Aspect:

E

Start Zone Elev:

5000ft

Size:

D2 / R2

Type:

WS-Wet Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Vertical Fall:

900ft

Media

Wet slab avalanche debris On the E Face of Cave Ridge.

Looking up the largest avalanche on the E Face of Cave Ridge.

Crowns all along the E Face of Cave Ridge.

Debris pushed into treed areas. E Face Cave Ridge

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