Avalanche

5 Minute Trees

Avalanche.org observerWest Slopes North
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Quick report

One skier triggered avalanche. Lots of new snow, but no blowing snow.

Avalanche

Size
D1.5
Aspect
NW
Trigger
AS
Elevation
4700 ft

Skier landed a small drop onto the slope and triggered a soft slab avalanche (12-18" deep, about 50' wide). Skier was caught, carried, and partially buried mid -slope against a tree.