Mica Mt.

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Mica Mt.

Information

Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
More than 48 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
2
Slab thickness
80cm
Slab width
150m
Run length
300m
Avalanche Character
  • Storm slab
Trigger type
Natural
Start zone aspect
  • SE
Start zone elevation band
  • Alpine
Start zone elevation
2,300m
Start zone incline
45°
Runout zone elevation
2,000m
Wind exposure
Cross-loaded slope
Vegetation cover
Open slope

Comments

Na sz 2 avalanche observed on SE aspect of Mica Mt. possibly triggered by WL coming off rocks in steep terrain. Fresh snow and big solar inputs are waking up the steep S faces.