Second hand info of size 2.5 Allan Creek

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Second hand info of size 2.5 Allan Creek

Information

Avalanche date/time
Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 14:00
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
Less than 12 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
2 to 5
The size of avalanche
2.5
Avalanche Character
  • Persistent slab
Trigger type
Snowmobile
Trigger subtype
Accidental
Start zone aspect
  • E
  • N
  • NE
Start zone elevation band
  • Alpine
Weak layer crystal type
  • Facets
  • Surface hoar
Wind exposure
Lee slope
Vegetation cover
Open slope

Comments

Second hand reports of numerous sz 2-2.5 avalanches in the Allan Creek area today. One pictured was rider triggered and ran to creek below. No involvement. Reports of very unstable conditions on Dec 9 pwl interface.