Wind slab on Richmond

CB Avalanche Center April 24, 2022CBAC Observations

Date of Observation: 04/24/2022

Zone: Northwest Mountains
Route Description: Ruby Range

Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Natural slab avalanche on SE side of Richmond
Weather:
Snowpack:

Photos:

Avalanche Report #1

Estimated avalanche date: 04/24/2022
Number of Avalanches: 1

Location

Location: Oh-Be-Joyful Basin
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: SE

Characteristics

Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Soft Slab
Failure Plane:

Size

Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D1.5
Avg. crown height (inches):
Avg. width (feet):
Avg. vertical run (feet):

Involvements

# of people caught:
# of partial burials:
# of full burials:

Additional comments: Richmond

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