Avalanche Occurrence

Old crowns, likely from the MLK storm Jan 12-13th. While unconfirmed, these avalanches may have run on the 1/4 surface hoar.

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NWAC Forecaster

Occurrence Date:

Jan 13, 2023 ()

Location:

Big Chief Mtn- East Highlands Bowl

Comments:

3 older crowns in areas known as East Highlands Bowl and E aspects near Slopes Beyond. These likely occurred between Jan 12-13th. Uncertain of the exact date or failure layer. Based on age, depth, and location, assuming these occurred around the MLK storm, possibly running on the 1/4 surface hoar.

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3

Aspect:

E (SE,NE)

Start Zone Elev:

5600ft

Size:

D2

Type:

WS-Wet Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Depth:

2ft

Weak Layer:

Jan 4, 2023 (SH)

An old crown (1/12?), a fresh, shallow slab avalanche, and recent roller balls. East Highlands Bowl, NE-SE, 5,800ft

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