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Point release Stanton
Location Name:
Stanton
Observation date:
Thursday, January 30, 2020 - 10:00
Is this an Avalanche Observation:
Yes
Observation made by:
Public
Location
Tabs
Quick Observation
Small recent point release on east side of Stanton.
Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Images:
Avalanche Details
Avalanche Details:
Date and Time of Avalanche:
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 - 15:00
Number of avalanches:
2
Trigger
Trigger:
natural
Terrain
Starting Elevation:
near-treeline
Size
Destructive Size:
D1.5
Relative Size:
R1 Very Small