Rainbow mtn

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Rainbow mtn

Information

Avalanche date/time
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at 15:00
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
More than 48 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
3
Avalanche Character
  • Cornice only
Trigger type
Natural
Start zone aspect
  • SW
Start zone elevation band
  • Alpine

Comments

Possibly cornice broke avy at midway up to Rainbow mtn from rainbow lake.

Searched briefly and no burials detected.

Snow condition was amazing on alpine with skiable windslap.

Sub-hanging lake to parking lot is a real bobsled - icy and tree runs are also crusty and icy.