Date of Observation: 02/26/2022
Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Anthracite Range
Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Large slab avalanche reported to CBAC via social media. “Definitely surprised. Concave feature, never seen it slide before.”
Location: Anthracite Range
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: BTL: Below Tree Line
Aspect: NE
Trigger: Skier
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane: Old snow
Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D2 – could bury, injure, or kill a person
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