Mt Proctor

Observed Mar 16, 2020, 1:00 p.m. PDT · lizard-range

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Avalanche report

Comment
Remotely triggered whist skiing on adjacent lower angle ridge, running well into track with moist flow, 10-50 cm deep approx 100 m width. Old facets on Feb 02 2020 crust. Solar effect was strong and warmed the surface.
Slab width
100
Trigger type
Skier
Wind exposure
Cross loaded slope
Avalanche size
2.5
Slab thickness
50
Trigger sub type
Remote
Start zone aspect
E
Trigger distance
20
Vegetation cover
Open slope
Avalanche character
Persistent slab
Crust near weak layer
Yes
Number of avalanches
1
Start zone elevation
1800
Weak layer burial date
2020-02-03T00:57:58.000Z
Weak layer crystal type
Facets
Start zone elevation band
Tln
Avalanche occurrence datetime
2020-03-16T14:00:00