Stevens peak avalanche

Location Name: 
North bowl
Region: 
Carson Pass Area
Date and time of avalanche (best estimate if unknown): 
Mon, 03/31/2014 - 13:03


Red Flags: 
Recent avalanche activity
Recent loading by new snow, wind, or rain
Terrain Trap
Observation made by: Public
Avalanche Observations
Avalanche Type: 
Slab
Trigger type: 
Skier
Crown Height: 
1 ft
Aspect: 
Northwest
Weak Layer: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Width: 
80ft.
Terrain: 
Near Treeline
Bed Surface: 
Storm Snow
Avalanche Length: 
60ft.
Number of people caught: 
3
Number of partial burials: 
1
Number of full burials: 
1
Avalanche Photos: 
Weather Observations
Blowing Snow: 
Yes
Wind Speed: 
Strong
Precipitation: 
Snow
Accumulation rate: 
Less than 1 in. per hour