Wet avalanche Coneys

April 17, 2023CBAC Observations

Date of Observation: 04/16/2023

Zone: Southeast Mountains
Route Description: Coneys

Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches: Triggered on the rollover at the end of coneys. 11 am ish

Photos:

Avalanche Report #1

Estimated avalanche date: 04/17/2023
Number of Avalanches: 1

Location

Location: Washington Gulch (Elkton, Coneys, Meridian Lake)
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: BTL: Below Tree Line
Aspect: E

Characteristics

Trigger: Skier
Trigger modifier:
Type: Wet Loose
Failure Plane: New/Old interface

Size

Relative Size: R1 very small
Destructive Size: D1- Relatively harmless to people
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Involvements

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