Bertha trees

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Bertha trees

Information

Avalanche date/time
Friday, February 5, 2021 at 10:00
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
More than 48 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
1.5
Slab thickness
35cm
Slab width
40m
Run length
15m
Avalanche Character
  • Wind slab
Trigger type
Natural
Start zone aspect
  • NW
Start zone elevation band
  • Treeline
Start zone elevation
1,750m
Start zone incline
40°
Weak layer crystal type
  • Facets
Crust near weak layer
Yes
Wind exposure
Cross-loaded slope
Vegetation cover
Sparse trees or gladed slope