Avalanche Occurrence

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This large avalanche failed in a heavily wind-loaded location in the White Cloud Mountains. The slope faces NE at around 9,800'.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Jan 6, 2022 (+/- 1 week)

Location:

Croesus Peak?

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

NE

Start Zone Elev:

9800ft

Size:

D2

Type:

HS-Hard Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Weak Layer:

Dec 11, 2021 (FC)

Comments:

Likely persistent slab in heavily wind-loaded location

This large avalanche failed in a heavily wind-loaded location in the White Cloud Mountains. The slope faces NE at around 9,800'.