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Avalanche: North Fork Seeley Canyon

Observer Name
Kobernik
Observation Date
Thursday, February 22, 2024
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Left Fork Huntington Canyon » Seeley Canyon » North Fork Seeley Canyon
Location Name or Route
North Fork Seeley Canyon Headwall
Elevation
10,300'
Aspect
Southeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
12"
Width
90'
Vertical
400'
Comments
Natural avalanche involving only the new snow. Wind drifting was an obvious factor.
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