Date of Observation: 01/08/2023
Name: billy barr
Zone: Southeast Mountains
Route Description: Near Judd Falls TH
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: This slide ran after sunset last night and before 11 this morning, probably during the night. The fracture ran to ground on a wind loaded starting area after a day in which it reached 29F and was sunny. Both branches of the run-out reached the river but did not cross it.
Photos:
Estimated avalanche date: 01/08/2023
Number of Avalanches: 1
Location
Location: Gothic Mountain
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: E
Characteristics
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Hard Slab
Failure Plane: Old snow
Size
Relative Size: R3 medium
Destructive Size: D3 – could destroy a car, wood-frame house, or snap trees
Avg. crown height (inches):
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Involvements
# of people caught:
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