Emigrant Peak
Out of Advisory Area
Code
SS-N-R2-D2-I
Elevation
10400
Aspect
E
Latitude
45.26640
Longitude
-110.70400
Notes
From obs 1/10/21: "Saw this recent natural slide , probably a day or two old, while skiing on Emigrant. Start zone approx 10,400ft, E facing. We guessed the crown was 3-5ft deep. Evidence of w wind loading on similar surrounding slopes, suggesting w wind slab as culprit." Photo: T. Benson
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
R size
2
D size
2
Bed Surface
I - Interface between new and old snow
Problem Type
Wind-Drifted Snow
Slab Thickness
36.0 inches
Slab Width
400.00ft
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year