Cornice fall triggered deep slab in Redwell Basin

10web March 6, 2023CBAC Observations

Date of Observation: 03/06/2023
Name: Ian Havlick

Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Redwell Basin

Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Cornice fall triggered deep slab in Redwell. Failed sometime after yesterday afternoon.

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Avalanche Report #1

Estimated avalanche date: 03/05/2023
Number of Avalanches: 1

Location

Location: Mount Emmons
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: NE

Characteristics

Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Hard Slab
Failure Plane: Ground

Size

Relative Size: R3 medium
Destructive Size: D3 – could destroy a car, wood-frame house, or snap trees
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Involvements

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