Burstall Pass

Avalanche

dsanderson · Jan 7, 2021 · Spray - KLakes

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Avalanche

Trigger Type
natural
Wind Exposure
leeSlope
Avalanche Size
3
Start Zone Aspect
SE
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Avalanche Character
corniceWithSlab
Number Of Avalanches
1
Avalanche Observation
24to48hrsAgo
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2021-01-07T09:44:00

Cornice triggered avalanche from previous day, large chunks of cornice debris ran across the valley to trees on opposite side of the valley. Large debris pile at the nose 2/3 of the way down the slope. See photos taken January 7, AM.