Avalanche Occurrence

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Very large wet slab avalanche in the Cherry Ck drainage, SW-W aspects near 10400'. The crown is over 2000' wide.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Apr 10, 2023 (Exact)

Location:

Cherry Ck

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

SW (W)

Start Zone Elev:

10400ft

Size:

D3.5

Type:

WS-Wet Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Depth:

4ft

Width:

2130ft

Very large wet slab avalanche in the Cherry Ck drainage, SW-W aspects near 10400'. The crown is over 2000' wide.