Avalanche Occurrence

Recent avalanche. Red lines are drawn to show crown line. (N 6900', HS-N-D2-R2-O)

Observer:

NWAC Observer

Occurrence Date:

Jan 19, 2023 ()

Location:

Slope near Clark Mountain

Comments:

We observed a recent avalanche on a N aspect near Clark Peak. We think this probably ran on a layer of buried surface hoar which is found about a foot down. I don't have an estimate for when this avalanche occurred, but the crown appeared to be clean.

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

N (N)

Start Zone Elev:

6900ft

Size:

D2 / R2

Type:

HS-Hard Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Depth:

1ft

Width:

820ft

Crown lines from a recent Avalanche near Clark Peak. Probably released on buried surface hoar. (N 6900', HS-N-D2-R2-O)