Avalanche Occurrence

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Hundreds of wet loose avalanches released naturally in alpine terrain on May 4th. This photo of Galena Peak shows what most alpine cirques looked like.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

May 4, 2022 (Exact)

Location:

Boulder Mtns - Galena Peak

Comments:

Hundreds of small wet loose slides in alpine terrain. Only noting some of the larger natural events.

# of Avys:

3

Aspect:

W (S,SW,W,NW)

Start Zone Elev:

10000ft

Size:

D2

Type:

WL-Wet Loose

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

I-New/Old Interface

Hundreds of wet loose avalanches released naturally in alpine terrain on May 4th. This photo of Galena Peak shows what most alpine cirques looked like.