Duffey Lake

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Duffey Lake

Information

Avalanche date/time
Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 12:30
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
Less than 12 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
1.5
Slab width
150m
Avalanche Character
  • Storm slab
  • Wind slab
Trigger type
Natural
Start zone aspect
  • E
  • SE
Start zone elevation band
  • Alpine
Start zone elevation
2,000m
Crust near weak layer
Yes
Vegetation cover
Open slope

Comments

Observed slab with propagation on SE Aspect on N side of Duffey Lake at approx. 2000m. Possible 11/17 MFcr?

Walked on FSR in Steep Creek area to 1650m. Observed MFcr down 30cm on our walk. HS 65cm @1650m. HST 30cm. Foot Pen 40cm.