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Glide avalanche in the southern Whitefish Range

Location Name: Southern Whitefish Range Observation date: Thursday, March 11, 2021 - 12:45	Is this an Avalanche Observation: Yes

Observation made by: Professional Observer

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Quick Observation

The Patrol Fund Level 1 avalanche class spotted a glide avalanche north of Hellroaring Peak. This slide occurred in a location where glide avalanches occur almost annually.

Travel Details

Region:

Whitefish Range - Southern (south of Coal Creek)

Route Description:

Activity:

Skiing

Avalanche Details

Avalanche Details:

Number of avalanches:

Avalanche Type:

Glide

Failure Plane/Weak Layer:

Ground

More information or comments about the avalanche:

This avalanche was spotted from a distance. The dimensions are unknown, with the destructive and relative size estimated.

Trigger

Trigger:

natural

Terrain

Start Zone Slope Angle:

Aspect:

Southeast

Starting Elevation:

6200'

Size

Destructive Size:

D2.5

Relative Size:

R3 Medium

Avalanche Location:

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