Avalanche observation

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Avalanche observation

Information

Avalanche date/time
Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at 14:00
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
Less than 12 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
1
Slab thickness
50cm
Slab width
25m
Run length
30m
Avalanche Character
  • Persistent slab
Trigger type
Natural
Start zone aspect
  • S
Start zone elevation band
  • Treeline
Start zone elevation
1,300m
Start zone incline
40°
Vegetation cover
Sparse trees or gladed slope

Comments

Observed in afternoon. Didn’t notice it on the morning. Suspect bed surface to be the crust facet combo. Got a CTM12 SP at same elevation but north aspect.