Mt Wilson avalanche observation

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Mt Wilson avalanche observation

Information

Avalanche date/time
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 08:50
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
Less than 12 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
1.5
Avalanche Character
  • Storm slab
Trigger type
Natural
Trigger subtype
Accidental
Start zone aspect
  • W
Start zone elevation band
  • Alpine
Start zone elevation
2,000m
Wind exposure
Cross-loaded slope
Vegetation cover
Open slope

Comments

While driving to Weeping Wall observed a size 1.5 slide over a cliff band south of the climb Ice Nine. Appeared to be either a loose dry or storm slab, unknown trigger.