Small Slab Avalanches

Avalanche

jessecrawford2 · Dec 22, 2020 · Garibaldi

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Avalanche

Run Length
50
Slab Width
100
Trigger Type
natural
Wind Exposure
windwardSlope
Avalanche Size
2
Slab Thickness
10
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
NW
Start Zone Incline
30
Avalanche Character
windSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
2-5
Start Zone Elevation
1600
Runout Zone Elevation
1550
Avalanche Observation
24to48hrsAgo
Start Zone Elevation Band
tln
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2020-12-22T09:39:00

North side of crown mountain slid, most of the bowl came down. Looks to be caused by snow falling off trees from the wind, started on the steep section and slid down to the summer route crossing to Elfin Lakes hut.