Avalanche Occurrence

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Natural avalanche on Cape Horn mountain that likely released Dec 1 or 2. It failed 2.5-3' thick on weak facets buried in late November.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Dec 2, 2022 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

Cape Horn

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

E (E,NE)

Start Zone Elev:

8750ft

Size:

D2

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Depth:

3ft

Width:

130ft

Weak Layer:

Nov 27, 2022 (FC)

Natural avalanche on Cape Horn mountain that likely released Dec 1 or 2. It failed 2.5-3' thick on weak facets buried in late November.