Avalanche

Central Swan

Michael Reavis
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Quick report

Cracking
widespread

Spent a few days touring  in the Central Swan Range (outside of the forecast region) 

•Abundant, fresh snowfall at all elevation bands. 12-18" at upper, 4-6" in lower at lower
•Moderate-to-high winds transporting snow onto leeward terrain, forming reactive wind slab. 
•One large, recent windslab avalanche observed mid-slope (relative to terrain) on a NE aspect around 7500' 

Weather

Wind Loading
intense
Snow Avail For Transport
large amounts

Avalanche

Size
D2.5
Aspect
NE
Trigger
N
Elevation
7500 ft