A natural avalanche on the north side of Chimney Rock happened early in the morning on 02/16/2024. Photo Z. Peterson
A natural avalanche on the east side of Wolverine Peak was observed on 02/16/2024 and happened at the start of or during a recent storm on 02/15/2024. Photo: Z. Peterson
A rider on 02/16/2024 triggered a large avalanche on the north side of Scotch Bonnet. Skiers nearby noted that they saw riders on and below the slope but did not see that avalanche happen.
A snowmobiler on 02/16/2024 triggered a large avalanche on the north side of Scotch Bonnet Mountain. Photo: D. Green
Natural avalanches were observed on 02/16/2024 that happened either early in the morning on the 16th or the night before on the 15th.
Natural avlanche observed on 02/16/2024 that happened either early in the morning on the 16th or the night before on the 15th. Photo: J. Mundt
From obs: "North facing, cross loaded, mid-mountain slope on an east to west running rib at around 9,600'. Typically this zone is scoured by W-SW winds. Mild to moderate winds and new snow of 10-12" sitting on an exceptionally weak base produced a natural release during the recent storm cycle, possibly early AM 2/15/24. The slide appeared to run full track, 800' +, taking out most of the north facing wall."
Natural avalanche on Red Mountain that likely happened the morning of 02/15/2024. Observed on 02/15/2024. Photo: W. Harden
Natural avalanche on Red Mountain that likely happened the morning of 02/15/2024. Observed on 02/15/2024. Photo: W. Harden
From obs: "Skiing / skinning on north facing areas above the Brackett Creek area with room many to remember big collapses sounding like distant thunder. One was large enough to shake snow off nearby trees. "
