Avalanche Occurrence

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Natural slab avalanche on a flank of Norton Peak in the Smoky Mtns. N-NW aspect near 10,100'.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Jan 29, 2021 (+/- 1 week)

Location:

Norton Peak

Comments:

Unknown if it failed on Fri Jan 29 or after that. The first time it was observed was Wed Feb 3.

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

N (N,NW)

Start Zone Elev:

10100ft

Size:

D2

Trigger:

N-Natural

Width:

1310ft

Natural slab avalanche on a flank of Norton Peak in the Smoky Mtns. N-NW aspect near 10,100'.