Storm Slabs on SE

Quick report

roz.pcps · Nov 19, 2024 · Brandywine

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Avalanche

Run Length
2
Slab Width
6
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
leeSlope
Avalanche Size
1
Slab Thickness
40
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
SE
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
40
Avalanche Character
stormSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
1700
Runout Zone Elevation
1698
Weak Layer Burial Date
2024-11-16
Avalanche Observation
24to48hrsAgo
Weak Layer Crystal Type
stormSnow, surfaceHoarAndFacets
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2024-11-17T19:28:00.000Z

40 ish cm of new snow slid easily on South-East aspects, and propagated from rocky areas. I heard other reports saying the same thing. My group triggered this storm slab, with a ~40cm deep crown, propagating ~8m wide. Size 1. Stay safe out there folks!