Quick report
Observed a large slab avalanche on the north aspect of Heney Peak. Observed from town, not while recreating. Presumed to have failed on basal facets that formed in early January during a period of shallow snowpack and cold air temps. A storm recently passed Cordova that produced heavy rain and wind, and warm temperatures.
Avalanche
- Size
- D2.5
- Aspect
- N
- Trigger
- N
- Elevation
- 2200 ft
Seen while doing errands in town. Presumed to have occurred during heavy rain and wind the previous day. Crown appears to be up to a couple of feet high and about 1,500 feet wide.