Polaris Bowl

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joesmith.downtown · Mar 8, 2024 · Lizard

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Avalanche

Run Length
300
Slab Width
200
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
windwardSlope
Avalanche Size
2.5
Slab Thickness
150
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
W
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
45
Avalanche Character
deepPersistentSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
2000
Runout Zone Elevation
1850
Weak Layer Burial Date
2024-02-03
Avalanche Observation
12hrsAgo
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2024-03-08T00:15:00.000Z

Metre-plus thick slab of very firm snow slid over the older crust. Skier accidental triggered from ridge top. It started at the top of a chute and propagated across the mid-slope below rock bands. No persons were caught in the slide. Caution, this deep layer is reactive and would generally not be observable at the surface.