snowmobile triggered avalanche

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taylar3006 · Mar 2, 2025 · Lizard-Flathead

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Avalanche

Run Length
40
Slab Width
100
Trigger Type
snowmobile
Wind Exposure
windwardSlope
Avalanche Size
2
Slab Thickness
30
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
W
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
45
Avalanche Character
wetSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
2000
Runout Zone Elevation
2000
Avalanche Observation
12hrsAgo
Weak Layer Crystal Type
surfaceHoarAndFacets
Start Zone Elevation Band
tln
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2025-03-01T22:30:00.000Z

warm temps and sun exposed slope slid triggered buy a snowmobile ran into a gully deposit estimated to be 2.5m deep