Avalanche: Girdwood

Location: Sunnyside NF

Date:

February 25, 2024 4:50pm

Observer:

Bill Jamison

Route & General Observations

Took catrack up Sunnyside to end, stopping before A1 ridge.

Avalanche Details

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Trigger	Natural	Remote Trigger	Unknown
Avalanche Type	Hard Slab	Aspect	North
Elevation	2900ft	Slope Angle	unknown
Crown Depth	3ft	Width	unknown
Vertical Run	unknown

Avalanche Details

Older natural avalanche. Appeared to be filled in from last night's wind

Weather & Snow Characteristics

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Weather

Calm, clear, warm in sun

Snow surface

6"-12" light pow on south side of Sunnyside over crust. Poked onto north side which was much more wind affected. Only 2" over the crust.

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