Avalanche: Hatcher Pass

Location: Mabel Mine Avalanche 3/30, Archangel road

Date:
Observer:
bernard federspiel
Route & General Observations

Large wet avalanche likely wet-loose and wet-slab up Mable Mine Gully near Archangel Rd. WS-N-D3-O/G

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Forecaster Comments

Probably combo of wet-loose and wet-slab. Largest wet avy observed this spring. WS-N-D3-O/G

Avalanche Details
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Trigger NaturalRemote Trigger0
Avalanche Type Wet SlabAspect East Southeast
Elevation 3200ftSlope Angleunknown
Crown DepthunknownWidthunknown
Vertical Rununknown  
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Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?Yes
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?No
Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

fast Warming, recent snow, wind, rain.

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