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Observer Name
Brett Kobernik
Observation Date
Monday, December 16, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Region
Skyline » Pleasant Creek » BBQ Bowl
Location Name or Route
BBQ Bowl, Pleasant Creek
Elevation
10,100'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Cornice Fall
Avalanche Problem
Cornice
Width
300'
Vertical
400'
Comments
There was a cornice that broke off naturally during a period of wind on Sunday, Dec 15. This resulted in a small avalanche that entrained a bit of faceted snow from the slope below. The slope did not fracture as a slab avalanche.
Comments
On the same day, another larger avalanche released just around the corner from the result of the wind. It definitely fractured as a slab avalanche. DETAILS HERE
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