Date of Observation: 03/23/2023
Name: Sam Strait
Zone: Southeast Mountains
Route Description: Snowmobile tour up Cement Creek Road and in terrain adjacent to road
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: 2x small (D1) naturals on W aspect @10,400
Weather: Mostly cloudy with brief periods of sun
Estimated avalanche date: 03/22/2023
Number of Avalanches: 2
Location
Location: Cement Creek
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: BTL: Below Tree Line
Aspect: W
Characteristics
Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Unknown
Failure Plane: New/Old interface
Size
Relative Size: R1 very small
Destructive Size: D1- Relatively harmless to people
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Involvements
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