Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

A loose avalanche initiated on a sunny slope near rocks (top left) and ran through a winding track in steep terrain (bottom right).
Nason Ridge, 4,300ft, SE

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Apr 12, 2022 ()

Location:

Berne chutes, Nason Ridge

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

SE

Start Zone Elev:

4300ft

Size:

D1

Type:

WL-Wet Loose

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

I-New/Old Interface

Depth:

0.5ft

Vertical Fall:

500ft

Comments:

sun triggered

Media

A loose avalanche initiated on a sunny slope near rocks (top left) and ran through a winding track in steep terrain (bottom right).
Nason Ridge, 4,300ft, SE

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