Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

The west facing side of Table Mountain above Iceberg Lake. Slab avalanche which failed during the 12/9-10 storm. It stepped down to the 11/25 crust/facet layer about 3ft down. Photo: John Mletschnig - American Avalanche Institute SS-N-D2.5

Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Dec 10, 2022 ()

Location:

Table Mountain - west facing

Comments:

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

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

W (NW)

Start Zone Elev:

5400ft

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

The west facing side of Table Mountain above Iceberg Lake. Slab avalanche which failed during the 12/9-10 storm. It stepped down to the 11/25 crust/facet layer about 3ft down. Photo: John Mletschnig - American Avalanche Institute SS-N-D2.5

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