Avalanche Occurrence

General Information

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Dec 21, 2022 (Exact)

Location:

Upper Murdoch

Comments:

Did not see debris or full crown width. This could be a D2.5. It failed in a heavily wind-loaded area, but likely involved a persistent grain.

Avalanche Characteristics

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

S (S,SE)

Start Zone Elev:

10400ft

Size:

D2

Type:

HS-Hard Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Comments:

Did not see debris or full crown width. This could be a D2.5. It failed in a heavily wind-loaded area, but likely involved a persistent grain in the upper pack, I'd guess 12/19 or 12/8