Avalanche Occurrence

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(3/5/23) Several large avalanches on E aspects failed naturally in the Bullion Creek drainage in Croy Canyon.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Mar 5, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

Croy Canyon - Bullion Gulch

# of Avys:

2

Aspect:

E

Start Zone Elev:

8200ft

Size:

D2

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

N-Natural

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Width:

260ft

Comments:

The second, smaller slide was about 150-200' wide, releasing at 7700'.

(3/5/23) Several large avalanches on E aspects failed naturally in the Bullion Creek drainage in Croy Canyon.