Observation Date:
February 24, 2021
Submitted:
February 26, 2021
Zone or Region:
East Central
Activity:
Snowmobiling/Snowbiking
Location:
Manastash Ridge
Did you trigger any avalanches?
Yes
Was it intentional?
No
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Size:
Size 3: Could bury and destroy a car, damage a truck, destroy a wood frame house, or break a few trees
Elevation:
5500
Aspect:
S
Comments:
1000ft wide, 2-3' deep.
Photo:
Did you see shooting cracks?
Yes, Isolated
Did you experience collapsing or whumpfing?
Yes, Widespread
Occurred on a very steep slope.