Avalanche Occurrence
General Information
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster
Occurrence Date:
Jan 14, 2023 ()
Location:
Turnpike Creek
Comments:
This D3 avalanche ran on the 1/4 buried surface hoar layer, likely during the MLK storm. It ran a short distance but had extremely wide propagation.
Avalanche Characteristics
# of Avys:
1Aspect:
EStart Zone Elev:
6200ftSize:
D3 / R3Type:
SS-Soft SlabTrigger:
N-NaturalBed Surface:
O-Old SnowDepth:
2ftWidth:
2620ftStart Zone Slope:
31°Vertical Fall:
400ftWeak Layer:
Jan 4, 2023 (SH)Comments:
Failed on lower slope angles of 30-35 degrees in sparsely treed meadow.
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