Mount Fernie

Quick report

martt3900 · Dec 21, 2024 · Lizard

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Avalanche

Run Length
350
Slab Width
20
Trigger Type
natural
Wind Exposure
crossLoadedSlope
Avalanche Size
2
Slab Thickness
20
Trigger Sub Type
accidental
Start Zone Aspect
NE
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
55
Avalanche Character
stormSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
2-5
Start Zone Elevation
1750
Runout Zone Elevation
1500
Weak Layer Burial Date
2024-12-18
Avalanche Observation
24to48hrsAgo
Weak Layer Crystal Type
stormSnow
Start Zone Elevation Band
tln
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2024-12-21T17:00:00.000Z

Evidence of Storm slab avalanche slide propagating across chute and running entire length. Also witnessed slab cracking at 1500m across chute to ground (.5m gap)