Avalanche Occurrence

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Very large natural wet slab avalanche on Silver Peak in the Silver Ck drainage, Boulder Mtns. SW-W aspect near 10,8000'. This crown is about 2000' wide and 6 feet tall.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Apr 10, 2023 (Exact)

Location:

Silver Ck and Peak- Boulder Mtns

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

SW (S)

Start Zone Elev:

10800ft

Size:

D4

Type:

WS-Wet Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Depth:

6ft

Width:

2000ft

Very large natural wet slab avalanche on Silver Peak in the Silver Ck drainage, Boulder Mtns. SW-W aspect near 10,8000'. This crown is about 2000' wide and 6 feet tall.