Avalanche Occurrence

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Several natural slab avalanches on Abe's Armchair: E-NE aspects from 9000-9400'.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Jan 4, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

Abes Armchair - Sawmill and Smiley Ck

# of Avys:

5

Aspect:

E (NE,E,SE)

Start Zone Elev:

9400ft

Size:

D2

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Width:

490ft

Weak Layer:

Dec 11, 2020 (FCsf)

Comments:

2 wide slides at ridgeline. 3 narrower slides in sheltered terrain well below ridgeline

Several natural slab avalanches on Abe's Armchair: E-NE aspects from 9000-9400'.

Closer look at wider Abes crown

Persistent slab avalanches on Abes Armchair near Smiley Creek: E, sheltered middle elevation slopes.