Avalanche Occurrence

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Large natural slab avalanche that released in wind-loaded terrain at the ridgeline in the Goat Creek drainage (SE, 10,100'). Note the additional smaller slide lower and to the right in the photo (SE, 9600').

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Feb 2, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

Goat Ck

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

SE (SE)

Start Zone Elev:

10100ft

Size:

D2.5

Trigger:

N-Natural

Width:

160ft

Comments:

Also a smaller D2 at 9600', SE, to lookers right in same drainage - I'm not sure if that one was from last night or earlier, but I hadn't seen it before today.

Large natural slab avalanche that released in wind-loaded terrain at the ridgeline in the Goat Creek drainage (SE, 10,100'). Note the additional smaller slide lower and to the right in the photo (SE, 9600').