Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

A large slab avalanche that failed during the Jan 4-5th storm. E-facing slope at 9,300'.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Jan 5, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

Pole Creek Summit

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

E (E)

Start Zone Elev:

9400ft

Size:

D2

Trigger:

N-Natural

Weak Layer:

Dec 11, 2020 (FCsf)

Media

A large slab avalanche that failed during the Jan 4-5th storm. E-facing slope at 9,300'.