Avalanche Occurrence

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(3/5/23) Numerous crowns across the Mind Bender slopes on N-NW-W facing slopes.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Mar 5, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

E Fork Big Wood River - Minebender paths

Comments:

Several avalanches failed on persistent weak layers in wind-loaded or wind-affected terrain. The farthest E slide ran to the valley floor

# of Avys:

6

Aspect:

NW (W,N)

Start Zone Elev:

8300ft

Size:

D2

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Width:

80ft

Vertical Fall:

2400ft

(3/5/23) Numerous crowns across the Mind Bender slopes on N-NW-W facing slopes.

(3/5/23) A debris pile from one of the avalanche paths that fell short of hitting the valley floor.