Observation Date:
December 28, 2022
Submitted:
December 29, 2022
Zone or Region:
Bridgeport
Activity:
Walking/Hiking
Location:
East Slope avalanches, Aspendell
Did you observe any avalanches?
Yes
Avalanche Type:
Other
Size:
Size 2: Could bury, injure, or kill a person
Elevation:
10,000 ft
Aspect:
NW
Comments:
Crown of dry slab avalanche observed below ridge line at 10,600 ft on East Slope Path in Aspendell. Avalanche occurred in 38 degree NW slope. Dry snow entrained wet snow at rain line (9,200 ft) and avalanche traveled another 800 vertical ft to the run out zone adjacent to Alpine Drive in Aspendell.
None reported