Small wind slab near the bottom of Schuylkill.

CBAC February 19, 2022CBAC Observations

Date of Observation: 02/19/2022

Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Small wind slab near the bottom of Schuylkill.

Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Small wind slab near the bottom of Schuylkill.

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Avalanche Report #1

Estimated avalanche date: 02/19/2022
Number of Avalanches:

Location

Location: Schuylkill Ridge
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: BTL: Below Tree Line
Aspect: NE

Characteristics

Trigger: Unknown
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Size

Relative Size: R1 very small
Destructive Size: D1- Relatively harmless to people
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Involvements

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