Elfin Storm Slab

Quick report

whitneylcarson · Dec 26, 2024 · South Coast Inland

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, stormy, warm
Riding Quality
good
Avalanche Conditions
avalancheConditionSnow

Avalanche

Run Length
35
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
crossLoadedSlope
Avalanche Size
1
Slab Thickness
20
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
NW
Vegetation Cover
sparseTrees
Start Zone Incline
30
Avalanche Character
stormSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
2-5
Start Zone Elevation
1480
Weak Layer Burial Date
2024-12-25
Weak Layer Crystal Type
stormSnow
Start Zone Elevation Band
tln
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2024-12-26T17:30:00.000Z

Size 1 triggered on a convexity by the fourth skier of the group who skied the slope, he was swept into small trees below. Another skier making his way down triggered a very small slide immediately after.