Avalanche: Chugach State Park

Location: Toakoana Drive, Eagle Rver

Date:
Observer:
Dean Knapp
Route & General Observations

Roof avalanche.

Avalanche Details
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Trigger NaturalAvalanche Type Soft Slab
Aspect EastElevation 500ft
Slope Angle 13degCrown Depth 10in
Width 20ftVertical Run 25ft
Avalanche Details

Roof avalanche triggered by sun warming. 32 degrees and sunny. Failed on solar panels.

Weather & Snow Characteristics
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Weather

About 8 inches of new snow overnight. 32 degrees and sunny. No wind.

Snow surface

New snow

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roof avalanche 2021-03-26  

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