Avalanche: Summit

Location: Signs of avalanche activity on Moose N, Frenchy, Manitoba (Previously reported), Butch, and Incredibowls

Date:

November 23, 2016 12:50pm

Observer:

Alex McLain Professional

Route & General Observations

Evidence of 8 natural avalanches on mainly West facing slopes in addition to the previously reported Human triggered avalanche on Manitoba. These have all been shallow crown faces. See pictures below.

Avalanche Details

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Trigger	Natural	Remote Trigger	0
Avalanche Type	Soft Slab	Aspect	West Southwest
Elevation	unknown	Slope Angle	unknown
Crown Depth	unknown	Width	unknown
Vertical Run	unknown

Avalanche Details

Shallow slab avalanches on mainly West and South west facing slopes. Generally shallow slabs 1-1.5'deep estimate. In channeled terrain the debris ran to the top of the alder line (2400'). One Glide crack has formed North of Manitoba.

Red Flags

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Obvious signs of instability

Recent Avalanches?	Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?	No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?	No

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

Calm, Clear Temperatures 18-22F

Photos & Video

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Moose North (Mp 56)

Shallow slab on SE Slope Frenchy Creek area (Just south of Hope Y)

Glide Crack forming just north of Manitoba

Butch Peak shallow Slab avalanches West aspect

"Incredibowls" South facing slope...debris from recent avalanches.

Location

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