Avalanche

Peak 8525

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Quick report

We observed an avalanche on a NE corner of a north facing bowl In quite steep terrain. I am uncertain whether it was a natural slide from earlier this week or if it could have been remotely triggered as there where other groups in the area.

Weather

Air Temp
32
Cloud Cover
clear
Wind Loading
unknown
Recent Snowfall
0
Snow Avail For Transport
none

We had beautiful sunny weather. Sun exposed snow stayed cold at upper elevations.

Snowpack

Other than the avalanche we did not experience any other signs of instability.

Avalanche

Avalanche appeared to have started from the ridge top. There was still a good sized cornice overhanging the slide path. The slide was contained to the chute and ran to the base of the bowl.