Multiple Remote Triggers

CBAC2020-21 Observations

Date of Observation: 01/30/2021

Zone: Northwest Mountains

Avalanches: Remotely triggered 5 large persistent slab avalanches while ascending a ridge near treeline. Super sensitive. Deepest crown was about 6 feet deep. They all stepped at least in part through last week’s snow. Ran with substantial energy and large powder clouds.

CBAC note: We gathered this observation from a social media post. Details are forthcoming.

 

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