Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Even this small feature avalanched. 8

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Feb 28, 2022 ()

Location:

Union Creek: Bluebell Pass

Comments:

This crown was very low in the starzone, but reached all the way across the slope.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

E (SE)

Start Zone Elev:

6200ft

Size:

D1.5 / R1

Type:

WS-Wet Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Depth:

0.5ft (max: 1ft)

Vertical Fall:

500ft

Media

Even this small feature avalanched. 8" crown.

Looking down an avalanche path into Union Creek. This crown was very low in the start zone but reached "wall to wall". WS-N-R1-D1.5-I ; E-SE 6200'

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