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General Information

Photo: John Mletschnig - American Avalanche Institute
A slab avalanche that was spotted on Table Mountain in the Baker backcountry as the skies cleared pn 12/11. NW, 5300ft. this probably occurred during the storm 12/9-10. SS-N-D2

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Dec 10, 2022 ()

Location:

Table Mountain- far north

Comments:

Probably occurred during 12/9-10 storm. SS-N-D2.5

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

NE

Start Zone Elev:

5300ft

Size:

D2.5

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Depth:

3.5ft

Comments:

Pro 1 Investigated and found avalanche failed on facets above crust, likely same layer as 12/2 10min trees avalanche (11/25 layer)

Media

Photo: John Mletschnig - American Avalanche Institute
A slab avalanche that was spotted on Table Mountain in the Baker backcountry as the skies cleared pn 12/11. NW, 5300ft. this probably occurred during the storm 12/9-10. SS-N-D2

Slab avalanche which failed during the 12/9-10 storm. Herman Saddle is on the right side of the photo. It stepped down to the 11/25 crust/facet layer about 3ft down. SS-N-D2.5 Photo: John Mletschnig - American Avalanche Institute

A closeup of debris from an avalanche off Table Mtn which occurred during the 12/9-10 storm. SS-N-D2.5

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