| Trigger | Natural | Remote Trigger | 0 |
| Avalanche Type | Soft Slab | Aspect | South |
| Elevation | 3900ft | Slope Angle | unknown |
| Crown Depth | unknown | Width | 50ft |
| Vertical Run | 100ft |
Avalanche: Hatcher Pass
Location: Base of Cross Hill adjacent to historic Gold Cord Camp
Adjacent to occupied cabin at historic Gold Cord camp.
Avalanche Details
Soft slab naturally triggered slide that ran approximately 100 vertical feet in two branches. Classification: SS-N-S-R1-D1.5-S
Obvious signs of instability
| Recent Avalanches? | Yes |
| Collapsing (Whumphing)? | No |
| Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | No |
Observer Comments
Heavy snow two days ago followed by high winds transporting new snow.
Weather
Clearing skies and a wind shift the the NW with gusts to 30+ MPH. Temps in the 20sF except during solar-noon where they got up near 32F.
Snow surface
Heavy new wind blown and drifted snow on leeward slopes forming soft slabs.
Snowpack
Late season storm over deep existing snow pack with known persistent weak layers.
Show overall view of slide. South leeward aspect at 3900' ASL.
Closer view of softslab runout. South aspect at 3900' ASL.
Closer view of softslab runout. South aspect at 3900' ASL.
Wind affected snow surface looking South toward Palmer at 4000' ASL
Snow plume showing wind transporting new snow. Looking toward Friendship Pass at 4800' ASL.
Snow plume showing wind transporting new snow. Looking toward summit of Granite Mountain at 5100' ASL.