Observer Name
Taylor Martin
Observation Date
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Region
Abajos
Location Name or Route
NE chute Horsehead peak
Elevation
10,900'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Depth
3'
Width
250'
Vertical
1,500'
Comments
Noticed a large D2.5 natural avalanche on my tour today on Horsehead peak. Avalanche danger was high, and there were lots of shooting cracks and whoomphs while I was out. Avalanche consisted of the new snow that fell yesterday and last night. Snow was dense and deep, as well as being transported by the wind onto more westerly aspects.
Comments
Forecaster note: I went in on March 25 to have a look at this impressive slide that ran nearly full track.
This view of the crown was provided by Cory Noonan:
