Avalanche Occurrence

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(3/5/23) This avalanche was likely remotely triggered from nearby ski tracks. The debris is just deep enough to bury someone.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Mar 5, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

Greenhorn

Comments:

This avalanche may have been remote triggered by a skier.

# of Avys:

1

Aspect:

N

Start Zone Elev:

6100ft

Size:

D2

Type:

SS-Soft Slab

Trigger:

U-Unknown

Bed Surface:

O-Old Snow

Width:

80ft

Comments:

Could call it a wind slab or persistent slab.

(3/5/23) This avalanche was likely remotely triggered from nearby ski tracks. The debris is just deep enough to bury someone.