Loose Wet Avalanche

Location Name: 
Southern Whitefish Range
Observation date: 
Thursday, March 24, 2022 - 15:00
Is this an Avalanche Observation: 
Yes
Observation made by: Public

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Snowpack, Avalanche, Weather Images: 
Travel Details
Region: 
Whitefish Range - Southern (south of Coal Creek)
Activity: 
Skiing
Snowpack Details
Snowpack and Weather Details: 
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Elevation of observation: 
5000-6500 ft
Aspect(s) of observation: 
E
Red Flags: 
Rapid or prolonged warming
New Snow in the past 24 hours: 
0.00in.
Wind Speed: 
Calm (No air motion)
Air temperature: 
Above Freezing
Avalanche Details
Avalanche Details: 
Date and Time of Avalanche: 
Thursday, March 24, 2022 - 15:00
Number of avalanches: 
2
Avalanche Type: 
Wet Loose
Failure Plane/Weak Layer: 
Other - explain below
More information or comments about the avalanche: 

Today we triggered 2 slow moving, wet loose avalanches from ski cuts. Both slides entrained more snow and fanned out as they progressed down the slope. 

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Trigger: 
skier
Trigger Modifier: 
Intentionally Triggered
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Start Zone Slope Angle: 
38
Aspect: 
East
Starting Elevation: 
near-treeline
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Destructive Size: 
D1.5
Relative Size: 
R2 Small
Crown Height: 
1 ft
Avalanche Length (Vertical Run): 
250ft.
Avalanche Width (Average width): 
45ft.
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Number of people caught: 
0
Number of partial burials: 
0
Number of full burials: 
0