Avalanche Occurrence

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This large persistent slab avalanche released naturally during the Jan 4-5 storm on an E aspect near 9900' in the Goat Ck drainage (near Durrance Mtn). Sun Valley Heli Ski photo.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Jan 4, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

Goat Ck

# of Avys:

5

Aspect:

SE (E)

Start Zone Elev:

9500ft

Size:

D1.5

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Width:

50ft

Comments:

Several smaller slides, appeared to be running in the newer snow.

This large persistent slab avalanche released naturally during the Jan 4-5 storm on an E aspect near 9900' in the Goat Ck drainage (near Durrance Mtn). Sun Valley Heli Ski photo.