Avalanche Occurrence
General Information
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster
Occurrence Date:
Dec 10, 2022 ()
Location:
Paradise - Mazama Ridge
Comments:
Looks to have started as a loose, possibly from a tree bomb before triggering a slab halfway down the slope.
Avalanche Characteristics
# of Avys:
1Aspect:
WStart Zone Elev:
5390ftSize:
D2 / R1Type:
SS-Soft SlabTrigger:
N-NaturalBed Surface:
O-Old SnowVertical Fall:
214ftComments:
Coding is for the slab portion of the avalanche. Start zone of 5590' is approximate for the start of the loose with a total vertical fall of 414' including the loose.
Unconfirmed, but the slab is believed to have failed on the 12/8 buried SH weak layer
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