Avalanche Occurrence

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(3/5/23) Wind slabs releasing on a east face around 6500'.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Mar 5, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

Carbonate Mtn

# of Avys:

7

Aspect:

NE (E)

Start Zone Elev:

6500ft

Size:

D2

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Width:

50ft

Comments:

Wind-loaded paths, but the crowns displayed a lot of persistent character.

(3/5/23) Wind slabs releasing on a east face around 6500'.