Parker Study Plot and 93N avalanche obs

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Parker Study Plot and 93N avalanche obs

Information

Avalanche date/time
Sunday, January 14, 2018 at 13:00
Number of avalanches in this report
11 to 50
The size of avalanche
1
Trigger type
Natural
Start zone elevation
2,900m
Start zone incline
40°
Weak layer burial date
Sunday, January 7, 2018
Crust near weak layer
Yes

Comments

widespread cycle on S and W slopes up to 2900m triggered by the sun on a calm day with a temperature inversion in place. Largest events reaches sz 2 in confined features. One small slab was triggered by these.