Avalanche Occurrence
General Information
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster
Occurrence Date:
Apr 5, 2022 ()
Location:
Excelsior
Comments:
2 main avalanches, one was several adjacent avalanches failing along ridge north of Excelsior Peak, other was in basin north of north ridge. Information collected from 2 photos.
Avalanche Characteristics
# of Avys:
2Aspect:
NE (N)Start Zone Elev:
5400ftSize:
D2Type:
HS-Hard SlabTrigger:
N-NaturalBed Surface:
S-New SnowVertical Fall:
900ftComments:
Unknown length on photo with highmarking on bed surface. 900ft was estimated length for 2 of the avalanches along spur ridge, others were shorter.
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