Slab Slide to Dirt

Quick report

marcusathans · Dec 1, 2024 · Jordan

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Quick report

Weather
cloudy, warm
Ride Type
cutBlocks, mellowSlopes, openTrees
Stayed Away
convexSlopes
Riding Quality
good
Snow Conditions
deepPowder, heavy, powder

We noticed these large snowpack slabs that have separated over this convex slope. Approx 1m thick slide that occurred a few days before we skied it.

Avalanche

Run Length
10
Slab Width
50
Trigger Type
natural
Wind Exposure
noWindExposure
Avalanche Size
2
Slab Thickness
100
Trigger Sub Type
remote
Start Zone Aspect
NE
Trigger Distance
0
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
40
Avalanche Character
wetSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
1650
Avalanche Observation
24to48hrsAgo
Start Zone Elevation Band
tln
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2024-12-01T20:52:00.000Z

Slab Slide down to dirt on a convex slope