Chester avalanches

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totty_scums · Feb 11, 2024 · Spray - KLakes

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Avalanche

Trigger Type
natural
Avalanche Size
2
Start Zone Aspect
NW
Avalanche Character
looseDry, windSlab
Number Of Avalanches
2-5
Avalanche Observation
12hrsAgo
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2024-02-10T21:00:00.000Z

We observed two Sz 2 avalanches off the north side of Chester today. Looked like loose dry or potential small wind slabs that entrained the recent snow. Very Likely triggered by the increasing winds. One would have been a wee bit unpleasant if in the Chester couloir.