Recent natural in Evan’s Basin

10web February 3, 2023CBAC Observations

Date of Observation: 02/03/2023

Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Evan’s Basin

Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Large natural slab avalanche out of Evan’s Basin. Guessing it ran yesterday (2/2)

Photos:

Avalanche Report #1

Estimated avalanche date: 02/02/2023
Number of Avalanches: 1

Location

Location: Mount Emmons
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: NTL: Near Tree Line
Aspect: SE

Characteristics

Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane:

Size

Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D2 – could bury, injure, or kill a person
Avg. crown height (inches):
Avg. width (feet):
Avg. vertical run (feet):

Involvements

# of people caught:
# of partial burials:
# of full burials:

Additional comments:

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