Avalanche Occurrence

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Small wet slab avalanche crowns in the Frenchman Ck drainage near Smiley Creek. E-NE aspect near 9200'.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Apr 11, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

Frenchman Ck

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

E (NE)

Start Zone Elev:

9200ft

Size:

D2

Type:

WS-Wet Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Width:

50ft

Comments:

Estimated 50cm average crown depth, via photos. The slide path is fairly long, making this narrow slab a D2.

Small wet slab avalanche crowns in the Frenchman Ck drainage near Smiley Creek. E-NE aspect near 9200'.