Reactive storm slabs at Cypress

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SteveSkis123 · Feb 29, 2024 · South Coast

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Avalanche

Run Length
40
Slab Width
80
Trigger Type
skier
Wind Exposure
leeSlope
Avalanche Size
1.5
Slab Thickness
25
Trigger Sub Type
intentional
Start Zone Aspect
SE
Trigger Distance
5
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
30
Avalanche Character
stormSlab, wetSlab
Crust Near Weak Layer
1
Number Of Avalanches
2-5
Start Zone Elevation
1250
Runout Zone Elevation
1210
Weak Layer Burial Date
2024-02-27
Avalanche Observation
12hrsAgo
Weak Layer Crystal Type
stormSnow
Start Zone Elevation Band
btl
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2024-02-28T17:36:00.000Z

Pope’s Nose slid during post storm AC work, SC triggered avalanche 5m from patroller and broke across the length of planar feature. Runout stopped at large old growth trees