LEWIS Hills

Observed Feb 22, 2024, 9:00 a.m. PST · East Coast

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Eastern facing avalanche

Quick report

Weather
Sunny
Ride type
Alpine slopes, Mellow slopes, Sunny slopes
Stayed away
Convex slopes, Steep slopes
Riding quality
Good
Snow conditions
Crusty, Hard, Powder, Wind affected
Avalanche conditions
Avalanche condition slab

Avalanche report

Comment
This avalanche took place on Eastern facing slope on Easter side of Wheelers Gorge. It would do damage if someone parked in area of blows.
Run length
30
Slab width
40
Trigger type
Natural
Avalanche size
2
Slab thickness
40
Trigger sub type
Remote
Start zone aspect
E
Vegetation cover
Open slope
Start zone incline
70
Avalanche character
Storm slab
Number of avalanches
1
Avalanche observation
24to48hrsAgo
Start zone elevation band
Alp
Avalanche occurrence datetime
2024-02-22T16:51:00.000Z