Date of Observation: 01/03/2022
Name: Zach Kinler
Zone: Southeast Mountains
Route Description: Dog walk
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Previously unreported slide on the SE face of Avery with adjacent cornice fall. I also included a photo of the previously reported slide lower down on Gothic’s Spoon.
Weather: Bluebird, inversions are locked in tight with valley temps well below 0F.
Snowpack: Much deeper than a couple of weeks ago!
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Number of Avalanches: 1
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Location Specific: Avery
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: SE
Characteristics
Trigger: Natural
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Type: Hard Slab
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Size
Relative Size: R3 medium
Destructive Size: D3 – could destroy a car, wood-frame house, or snap trees
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