Brandywine slide

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Brandywine slide

Information

Avalanche date/time
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 11:00
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
Less than 12 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
2.5
Slab thickness
160cm
Slab width
30m
Run length
30m
Avalanche Character
  • Storm slab
  • Wind slab
Trigger type
Snowmobile
Trigger subtype
Accidental
Remote trigger distance
10m
Start zone aspect
  • S
Start zone elevation band
  • Alpine
Start zone elevation
1,675m
Start zone incline
30°
Runout zone elevation
1,660m
Weak layer burial date
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Weak layer crystal type
  • Surface hoar and facets
Crust near weak layer
Yes
Wind exposure
Cross-loaded slope
Vegetation cover
Open slope