Mtn Nelson

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Mtn Nelson

Information

Avalanche date/time
Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11:50
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
More than 48 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
2 to 5
The size of avalanche
2
Slab thickness
60cm
Slab width
100m
Run length
100m
Avalanche Character
  • Storm slab
  • Wind slab
Trigger type
Natural
Start zone aspect
  • E
Start zone elevation band
  • Treeline
Start zone elevation
1,900m
Start zone incline
35°
Runout zone elevation
1,800m
Weak layer burial date
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Weak layer crystal type
  • Surface hoar
Crust near weak layer
Yes
Wind exposure
Lee slope
Vegetation cover
Open slope