Avalanche Occurrence
General Information
Observer:
NWAC Forecaster
Occurrence Date:
Mar 15, 2023 ()
Location:
Chair Peak
Comments:
Two naturals coming down a day after a more mid-slope slide (3/14) in the same area.
Avalanche Characteristics
# of Avys:
2Aspect:
N (NE,E)Start Zone Elev:
5900ftSize:
D2.5Type:
HS-Hard SlabTrigger:
N-NaturalVertical Fall:
1850ftComments:
Estimated 4-5' deep and 300' wide; Second slide came down shortly afterward from a similar aspect and elevation. Suspected to be heavily wind-loaded terrain.
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