Mackenzie South

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Mackenzie South

Information

Avalanche date/time
Monday, February 15, 2021 at 12:00
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
From 24 to 48 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
6 to 10
The size of avalanche
2
Avalanche Character
  • Wind slab
Trigger type
Natural
Start zone aspect
  • S
Start zone elevation band
  • Alpine
Wind exposure
Reverse-loaded slope
Vegetation cover
Open slope

Comments

Saw 6 distinct slab avalanches sz 1-2 on the S aspect of Mount Mackenzie right above the standard “upper” skin track. Observed on Monday but looked like they slid 1-2 days prior.