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May 16, 2023

Wet slabs Barcelona Bowl

Date of Observation: 05/16/2023
Name: Zach Guy

Zone: Southeast Mountains
Route Description: Whetstone. Viewed from town.

Observed avalanche activity: Yes
Avalanches:  Two large wet slabs ran today, adjacent to but independent of each other in Barcelona Bowl, probably cornice triggered.
Weather:
Snowpack:


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Estimated avalanche date: 05/16/2023
Number of Avalanches: 2

Location

Location: Mount Whetstone
Location Specific:
Start Zone Elevation: ATL: Above Tree Line
Aspect: NE

Characteristics

Trigger: Natural
Trigger modifier:
Type: Wet Slab
Failure Plane: Old snow

Size

Relative Size: R2 small
Destructive Size: D2
Avg. crown height (inches):
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Involvements

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Additional comments: Barcelona bowl

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