Avalanche: Chugach State Park

Location: Thunderbird Creek

Date:
Observer:
Patrick McCormick
Route & General Observations

Flying to the north I noticed a large (d2-3?) fresh slide on a north facing aspect in the thunderbird creek drainage at about 3000’ on a smaller slope. Absolutely happened after the mini refresh on Monday, probably yesterday 3/16

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Trigger NaturalRemote Trigger Unknown
Avalanche Type Soft SlabAspect North Northwest
Elevation 3000ftSlope Angle 35deg
Crown DepthunknownWidthunknown
Vertical Run 1000ft  
Avalanche Details

Seen while flying, no apparent triggers and in a fairly wind protected valley see photos

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