Dozer

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Dozer

Information

Avalanche date/time
Sunday, January 23, 2022 at 23:59
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
From 24 to 48 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
3
Slab thickness
120cm
Slab width
120m
Run length
400m
Avalanche Character
  • Persistent slab
Trigger type
Natural
Start zone aspect
  • NE
Start zone elevation band
  • Treeline
Start zone elevation
2,200m
Runout zone elevation
1,800m
Weak layer burial date
Sunday, December 5, 2021
Crust near weak layer
Yes
Wind exposure
Lee slope
Vegetation cover
Open slope

Comments

Sz 3 Na avalanche on a steep NE, leeward alpine feature on the north ridge of Idaho Peak. Crown appears to be 100-150 cms thick. Failed on the Dec 4th MFcr. Ran full path. No other avalanches observed in the area.