Avalanche Occurrence

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Large persistent slab avalanche (SE-9800') on Merritt Peak.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Jan 4, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

Merritt Peak - Goat Ck

# of Avys:

Aspect:

Start Zone Elev:

9800ft

Size:

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Width:

330ft

Weak Layer:

Dec 11, 2020 (FCsf)

Comments:

Slide ran full track, exposed a fair amount of rock in places. At least 300' wide but hard to tell due to off-angle viewing and mediocre light in the afternoon. Interesting location in this cirque - I've never seen the SE aspect run before.