Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

An older avalanche from a steep convex rollover on the Wilson Bench. This slide propagated widely. Unknown release date. E, 7800ft.

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Observer:

NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Dec 30, 2022 ()

Location:

Wilson Bench

Comments:

It's hard to say when this slide occurred. Given the recent snow, it's likely a storm or wind slab from the past week. It's wide propagation is eye catching.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

E

Start Zone Elev:

7800ft

Size:

D2.5 / R2

Type:

HS-Hard Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Comments:

Other newer slab avalanches are visible in one photo including an ice fall triggered slide.

Media

An older avalanche from a steep convex rollover on the Wilson Bench. This slide propagated widely. Unknown release date. E, 7800ft.

Old and new avalanches between 7800-10000ft on E-SE aspects

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