Avalanche Occurrence

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Very large persistent slab avalanche on the headwall at the back of Lake Creek. Crown is at least 1000' wide. Based on earlier observations it likely failed between 1/10 and 1/11.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Jan 10, 2021 (+/- 3 days)

Location:

Lake Creek Headwall

Comments:

Unsure on timing on this, but based on obs and appearance it is quite recent, either 1/10 or 1/11.

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

SW (S,SW,W)

Start Zone Elev:

10000ft

Size:

D3

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Very large persistent slab avalanche on the headwall at the back of Lake Creek. Crown is at least 1000' wide. Based on earlier observations it likely failed between 1/10 and 1/11.