Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

A skier triggered, size D1, avalanche that ran on the interface of new and old snow. 3,950ft, E, Pacific Crest Trail.

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Apr 4, 2022 12:45 pm ()

Location:

Stormies

Comments:

A handful of small triggered avalanches between 4,700ft-3950ft on E-SE.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

4

Aspect:

E (SE)

Start Zone Elev:

4500ft

Size:

D1

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

AS-Skier

Bed Surface:

I-New/Old Interface

Depth:

1.5ft (max: 1.5ft)

Comments:

See video and photos

Media

A skier triggered, size D1, avalanche that ran on the interface of new and old snow. 3,950ft, E, Pacific Crest Trail.

A crown from a skier triggered avalanche on a convex roll. 1.5-2 feet deep. 4,200ft, E.

Two small avalanches, one triggered and one natural just an hour or two old. 4760ft, E

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