Avalanche Occurrence

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This persistent slab avalanche released on a S aspect (SW-S-SE) near 9800' on Easley Peak in the Boulder Mtns on Jan 1st or 2nd.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Jan 2, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

Easley Peak

Comments:

Avalanche released between 3 PM Sunday, Jan 1 and 11 AM Monday, Jan 2.

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

S (S,SW,SE)

Start Zone Elev:

9800ft

Size:

D2

Type:

U-Unknown

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Width:

330ft

Comments:

This slide involved several starting zones or fingers. It was likely caused by a smaller wind slab avalanche releasing from above.

This persistent slab avalanche released on a S aspect (SW-S-SE) near 9800' on Easley Peak in the Boulder Mtns on Jan 1st or 2nd.