Phalanx Treeline Slab

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Phalanx Treeline Slab

Information

Avalanche date/time
Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at 22:00
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
From 12 to 24 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
2
Slab thickness
70cm
Slab width
5m
Run length
45m
Avalanche Character
  • Storm slab
Trigger type
Skier
Trigger subtype
Accidental
Start zone aspect
  • SW
Start zone elevation band
  • Below treeline
Start zone elevation
1,800m
Start zone incline
45°
Runout zone elevation
1,644m
Crust near weak layer
Yes
Wind exposure
No wind exposure
Vegetation cover
Dense trees