Avalanche Occurrence

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Avalanche that ran near the end of the storm behind Horton Peak in the Pole Creek drainage. Slab appears to have failed at the old/new interface, or possibly on layers that formed in December. 10,000', SW.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Jan 7, 2022 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

The "Spoon" above Twin/Pole Creeks

Comments:

Avalanche that ran near the end of the storm. Likely failed on the 1/3 interface.

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

SW (SW,W)

Start Zone Elev:

10000ft

Size:

D2

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

I-New/Old Interface

Width:

100ft

Weak Layer:

Jan 3, 2022 (MFcr)

Avalanche that ran near the end of the storm behind Horton Peak in the Pole Creek drainage. Slab appears to have failed at the old/new interface, or possibly on layers that formed in December. 10,000', SW.

Peak 10,166_Skylar_Herbert

Peak 10,166_Tanner_Haskins