Trigger | Snowmachiner | Avalanche Type | Soft Slab |
Aspect | East | Elevation | 2900ft |
Slope Angle | 35deg | Crown Depth | 24in |
Width | 40ft | Vertical Run | 40ft |
Fishhook Creek just below the gate for upper Hatcher Pass Road.
Trigger | Snowmachiner | Avalanche Type | Soft Slab |
Aspect | East | Elevation | 2900ft |
Slope Angle | 35deg | Crown Depth | 24in |
Width | 40ft | Vertical Run | 40ft |
Fishhook Creek just below the gate for upper Hatcher Pass Road is a dangerous terrain trap. The west bank of the creek is subject to wind loading. This photo captures a snowmachine-initiated slide. Luckily, the rider did not get engulfed.
Recent Avalanches? | Yes |
Collapsing (Whumphing)? | No |
Cracking (Shooting cracks)? | No |
Numerous other natural slides on various aspects in the area after recent loading due to snowfal and wind.
Clear and sunny, 12 F, light wind.
A few inches of new powder over a crust.