RobStrickland

SubjectElkalanche
Date10/30/2021
Forecast ZoneSoutheast Mountains
Route Description

Cement Mountain

Did you see any avalanches?Yes
Avalanches

2nd hand report of a small avalanche triggered by a herd of Elk crossing the slope. The avalanche appears to have release from a previously wind-loaded portion of the slope where the snowpack was deeper. Estimated N to NE aspect around 11,400ft.

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Detailed Avalanche Observations
Estimated avalanche date10/30/2021
Number of avalanches1
LocationCement Creek
Start zone elevationNTL: Near Tree Line
AspectN
TriggerWildlife
TypeUnknown
Failure planeUnknown
Relative SizeR1 very small
Destructive SizeD1.5
Detailed Avalanche Observations
Detailed Avalanche Observations
Detailed Avalanche Observations
Detailed Avalanche Observations