Avalanche: Juneau Mainland

Location: Tlaxsatanjin - Lemon Creek N side of Drainage; S Aspects

Date:
Observer:
Mike Janes Professional
Route & General Observations

Obs from Lemon Creek.

Avalanche Details
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Trigger NaturalAvalanche Type Hard Slab
Aspect SouthElevation 2300ft
Slope AngleunknownCrown Depth 24in
WidthunknownVertical Rununknown
Avalanche Details

Noted 3 new crowns along Tlaxsatanjin ridgeline on S aspect above Lemon Creek. All appear to be hard wind slabs with crowns ranging from 50cm to 150-200cm at a deeper location.

Red Flags
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Obvious signs of instability
Recent Avalanches?Yes
Collapsing (Whumphing)?No
Cracking (Shooting cracks)?No
Observer Comments

Wind transport ramped up yesterday and is ongoing.

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Natural wind slab release  

Natural wind slab release  

Natural wind slab release  

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