Avalanche

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Quick report

Above average temperatures with no diurnal re-freeze for 2 days.

Avalanche

Avalanche occured after closing sweep procedures for ski patrol in Hellroaring Basin on the evening of 3/16 or early morning 3/17. The avalanche was a Natural Wet Loose avalanche size D1.5-2 running near full path into a terrain trap through trees. Debris depth was 3-5 feet.