Avalanche Occurrence

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Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Feb 19, 2021 (+/- 3 days)

Location:

Shaw

# of Avys:

Aspect:

SE (SE,S)

Start Zone Elev:

8900ft

Size:

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

I-New/Old Interface

Depth:

3ft (max: 6.5ft)

Width:

130ft

Weak Layer:

Jan 27, 2021 (FCsf) Dec 11, 2020 (FCsf)

Comments:

Unsure on weak layer involved because I could not safely access the crown. It looked like there was an icy bed surface up high (maybe 1/27?) and then the slide stepped or gouged down to near the ground (12/11?).