Avalanche
- Weak Layer
- New Snow/Old Snow Interface
- Trigger Type
- Skier
- Avalanche Type
- Dry Loose
- Trigger Detail
- Intentionally Triggered
- Start Zone Aspect
- Northeast
- Avalanche Problem
- New Snow
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2926 m
This same slope avalanched on Dec. 9. Areas where the snowpack is thinner either due to lower snowfall or previous avalanches likely hold weaker snow beneath the new snow than in deeper snowpack areas. ie. prime for repeater avalanches as slab develops.