Avalanche Occurrence

This very large avalanche was reported above Toxaway Lake on Peak 9745. It failed an estimated quarter of a mile wide.

Observer:

Public

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Jan 6, 2022 (+/- 3 days)

Location:

Peak 9745 above Toxaway Lake

# of Avys:

Aspect:

Start Zone Elev:

9500ft

Size:

Type:

HS-Hard Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Vertical Fall:

1250ft

Weak Layer:

Dec 11, 2021 (FC)

Comments:

Hard to know what this ran on, but based on the consistent crown depth and propagation width I'd (Ben) guess it was 12/11. It failed an estimated 6-9' deep, 1300-1400' wide, and ran 1250' down to Toxaway Lake.