Region: | Hatcher Pass |
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Location: | Stairstep spines area |
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Route & General Observations
Human triggered wet-loose sluff triggered a shallow soft slab.
Crust with sun affected areas.
No avy activity in morning, but observed wet-loose activity on southerly aspects in afternoon.
Avalanche Details
Avalanche details
Trigger | Snowboarder | Avalanche Type | Wet Loose Snow | Aspect | South Southwest |
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Elevation | 3200ft | Slope Angle | unknown | Crown Depth | 12in |
Width | 100ft | Length | 2000ft |
Observer Comments
Human triggered Wet sluff on S/SW aspect triggered a dry slab on W/NW aspect. Triggered by traversing slope.
Red Flags
Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches? | Yes | Collapsing (Whumphing)? | No | Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | No |
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Observer Comments
HEAT- wet loose activity during the afternoon
Weather
Weather
SUNNY
Snow Characteristics
Snow surface
CRUSTY
Snowpack
variable
Forecaster Comments
Forecaster Comments
Human triggered wet-loose sluff triggered a dry slab while traversing the top of the slope. Powdercloud was observed at the bottom. Most of the debris looks wet from the multiple wet-loose sluffs that released during the afternoon.