Yule Creek avalanche

CBAC January 9, 2023CBAC Observations

Date of Observation: 01/08/2023
Name: Dylan Craaybeek

Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Yule Creek

Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Recent avalanche above Yule Creek, likely from 1/6 storm. See photo

Photos:

Avalanche Report #1

Estimated avalanche date: 01/06/2023
Number of Avalanches: 1

Location

Location: Upper Slate (Purple, Yule Pass, Paradise Divide)
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: NTL: Near Tree Line
Aspect: NE

Characteristics

Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Hard Slab
Failure Plane: Old snow

Size

Relative Size: R3 medium
Destructive Size: D2.5
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Involvements

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