Avalanche Occurrence

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Mid-storm and fresh avalanches in Croy Canyon near the Bullion-Democrat divide, E-SE aspects. Note the interesting wind-loading patterns.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Jan 29, 2021 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

Croy Canyon - Democrat and Bullion

Comments:

Several slides near the headwaters of Democrat and Bullion Gulches.

# of Avys:

7

Aspect:

E (NE,E,SE)

Start Zone Elev:

7400ft

Size:

D2

Trigger:

N-Natural

Width:

330ft

Comments:

Variety of elevations (6800-8000'). Most were not that wide, but one slide at least 300'.

Mid-storm and fresh avalanches in Croy Canyon near the Bullion-Democrat divide, E-SE aspects. Note the interesting wind-loading patterns.