Avalanche Occurrence

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(3/5/23) A large avalanche in a heavily wind-loaded east-facing slope around 9900'.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Mar 5, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

Beaver Creek

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

E (NE)

Start Zone Elev:

9900ft

Size:

D2

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Width:

330ft

Comments:

Unknown HS versus HS and wind slab vs persistent slab.

(3/5/23) A large avalanche in a heavily wind-loaded east-facing slope around 9900'.