Avalanche Occurrence

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This soft slab avalanche near Titus Ridge likely released naturally during the current storm. N aspect near 9300'.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Jan 6, 2022 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

Titus Ridge area

# of Avys:

Aspect:

N (N,NW)

Start Zone Elev:

9300ft

Size:

D1.5

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Depth:

2ft

Width:

70ft

Comments:

Estimating size at D1.5 or D2 - debris was blown in. Estimated depth, but I could see it from over a mile away in mediocre light. High probability it was a natural slide, but I can't say for sure that no one was out near there today. It could have been triggered by a sluff coming off the rocks, or a piece of cornice falling onto the slope? Crown indicated a very soft slab, either wind slab or storm slab. I chose storm slab, but this slope was probably wind affected (based on the obvious plumes still coming over the ridge in the photo).