Hot Storm Slab

CBAC April 1, 2023CBAC Observations

Date of Observation: 04/01/2023

Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Slate River

Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: This avalanche ran late on 4/1. Natural or a remote trigger.

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Avalanche Report #1

Estimated avalanche date: 04/01/2023
Number of Avalanches: 1

Location

Location: Other: Add text
Location Specific: Slate River
Start Zone Elevation: BTL: Below Tree Line
Aspect: SW

Characteristics

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

Size

Relative Size: R1 very small
Destructive Size: D2 – could bury, injure, or kill a person
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Involvements

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