Mt. Plewman
Avalanchejdtopolovec · Feb 9, 2020 · Rossland
Quick report
- Weather
- windy
- Ride Type
- openTrees, alpineSlopes
- Riding Quality
- good
- Snow Conditions
- windAffected
Avalanche
- Run Length
- 100
- Slab Width
- 30
- Trigger Type
- natural
- Wind Exposure
- crossLoadedSlope
- Avalanche Size
- 1
- Slab Thickness
- 15
- Start Zone Aspect
- SE, S
- Vegetation Cover
- openSlope
- Start Zone Incline
- 30
- Avalanche Character
- windSlab
- Crust Near Weak Layer
- 1
- Number Of Avalanches
- 1
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2130
- Avalanche Observation
- 12to24hrsAgo
- Start Zone Elevation Band
- alp
- Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
- 2020-02-09T10:44:00
On the ridge we experienced winds gusting approximately 60-70km/hr, predominantly from the NW but variable at times . High winds and cross-loading resulted in a small, natural slide initiating from the ridge line and running down the slope. There's evidence of similar activity on nearby slopes.