Date of Observation: 12/23/2022
Name: Zach Guy
Zone: Southeast Mountains
Route Description: Roadside obs near CB.
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: D1 to D1.5 wind slabs in Racoon Basin and on small slopes near town from the wind event. See photos.
Location: Mount Emmons
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: BTL: Below Tree Line
Aspect: S
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Hard Slab
Failure Plane: New/Old interface
Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D1- Relatively harmless to people
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Additional comments: Above Gunsight Bridge. Large fetch from down valley winds in the Slate.
Location: Other: Add text
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: BTL: Below Tree Line
Aspect: NE
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Hard Slab
Failure Plane: New/Old interface
Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D1- Relatively harmless to people
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Additional comments: Near Aperture development above Slate River. Large fetch from downvalley winds.
Location: Mount Emmons
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: NTL: Near Tree Line
Aspect: SE
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane: New/Old interface
Relative Size: R1 very small
Destructive Size: D1.5
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Additional comments: Racoon Basin, wind slab. Maybe up to D2. Couldn’t see debris.
