Tumbler Ridge - Toms Lake

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Tumbler Ridge - Toms Lake

Information

Avalanche date/time
Sunday, January 12, 2025 at 23:15
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
Less than 12 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
2
Slab thickness
65cm
Slab width
75m
Run length
30m
Avalanche Character
  • Deep persistent slab
  • Wind slab
Trigger type
Snowmobile
Trigger subtype
Accidental
Remote trigger distance
0m
Start zone aspect
  • SW
Start zone elevation band
  • Alpine
Start zone elevation
1,700m
Start zone incline
30°
Runout zone elevation
1,650m
Wind exposure
Down flow
Vegetation cover
Open slope

Comments

During the ride out increased wind depositing snow on Southwest slope.