Avalanche Occurrence

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Avalanche that released south of Copper Mountain. This slope avalanched during the Solstice storm and has become a

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Jan 13, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

South of Copper

Comments:

Newer-looking crown on a slope that avalanched during the solstice storm, and also during the 1/4-5 storm. It's possible this is older, hard to tell given the quality of the photo.

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Aspect:

E (E,NE)

Start Zone Elev:

8700ft

Size:

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Width:

660ft

Comments:

This path likely re-loaded since the solstice storm

Avalanche that released south of Copper Mountain. This slope avalanched during the Solstice storm and has become a "repeat offender". E, 8700'

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