Avalanche Occurrence

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General Information

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Dec 1, 2022 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

Baker Creek drainage

Comments:

I observed dozens and dozens of avalanches that failed during the big storm.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

30

Aspect:

E (N,NE,NW,E,SE,S,SW)

Start Zone Elev:

8000ft

Size:

D1.5

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Weak Layer:

Nov 27, 2022 (FC)

Comments:

I observed dozens and dozens of smaller avalanches that failed during the big storm. It looked like just about every slope steeper than 37 or so had slid naturally. I suspect most of these failed on 11/27, though some may have been failing on mid-storm interfaces