Avalanche Occurrence

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This likely wet slab avalanche released at 6,800' on a W aspect above Gimlet. I gouged into wet snow as it traveled downslope.

Observer:

SAC Forecaster

Verified by SAC?

Yes

Occurrence Date:

Mar 14, 2023 (+/- 1 day)

Location:

Gimlet

# of Avys:

3

Aspect:

W

Start Zone Elev:

6800ft

Size:

D2

Trigger:

N-Natural

This likely wet slab avalanche released at 6,800' on a W aspect above Gimlet. I gouged into wet snow as it traveled downslope.

These likely wet slab avalanches released at 6,800' on a W aspect above Gimlet.

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These likely wet slab avalanches released at 6,800' on a W aspect above Gimlet.