CB Avalanche CenterCBAC Observations
Date of Observation: 02/12/2022
Name: Frank Stern
Zone: Southeast Mountains
Route Description: 9,600 to 11,000′, NE, N, E, SE slopes
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Two loose snow avalanches, E aspect, 11,000′, 35 degree slope
Weather: Sunny
Snowpack: 1″ fresh
Location: Mount Whetstone
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: NTL: Near Tree Line
Aspect: E
Trigger: Skier
Trigger modifier: Unintentional
Type: Loose
Failure Plane: New/Old interface
Relative Size: R1 very small
Destructive Size: D1- Relatively harmless to people
Avg. crown height (inches): 4″
Avg. width (feet): 30′
Avg. vertical run (feet): 400′
# of people caught:
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