Small storm-related instabilities in Wahoo Creek
Location Name: Forecaster Observation - Wahoo Creek, Flathead Range Observation date: Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - 19:45 |
Is this an Avalanche Observation: Yes |
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Observation made by: Forecaster
Tabs
Avalanche Details:
Date and Time of Avalanche:
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - 12:45
Avalanche Type:
Wet Loose
Failure Plane/Weak Layer:
Within storm snow
Trigger:
natural
Destructive Size:
D1 Relatively harmless to people.
Relative Size:
R1 Very Small
Crown Height:
Less than 1 ft
Avalanche Length (Vertical Run):
50ft.
Avalanche Width (Average width):
10ft.
Avalanche Location:
Date and Time of Avalanche:
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - 02:15
Avalanche Type:
Soft Slab
Failure Plane/Weak Layer:
Within storm snow
Trigger:
natural
Start Zone Slope Angle:
38
Aspect:
North
Starting Elevation:
near-treeline
Destructive Size:
D1 Relatively harmless to people.
Relative Size:
R1 Very Small
Crown Height:
Less than 1 ft
Avalanche Length (Vertical Run):
50ft.
Avalanche Width (Average width):
40ft.
Avalanche Location:
Date and Time of Avalanche:
Wednesday, March 13, 2019 - 18:15
Avalanche Type:
Loose Dry/ Sluff
Failure Plane/Weak Layer:
Within storm snow
Trigger:
skier
Trigger Modifier:
Intentionally Triggered
Aspect:
Northeast
Starting Elevation:
near-treeline
Destructive Size:
D1 Relatively harmless to people.
Relative Size:
R2 Small
Crown Height:
Less than 1 ft
Avalanche Length (Vertical Run):
400ft.
Avalanche Location:
On E aspects at mid elevations and various aspects at low elevations.