Avalanche
- Weak Layer
- Facets
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Avalanche Type
- Cornice Fall
- Trigger Detail
- Cornice Triggered
- Start Zone Aspect
- Northeast
- Avalanche Problem
- Wind Slab
Multiple avalanches observed in the Snake Creek and Caribou Canyon areas. It appeared that all of these involved cornice collapses combined with significant new snow and wind loading that was occurring during the latest event.
Photo 1: Close up of large natural off of the NE facing ridge of Preston Peak
Photo 2: Distance picture of same natural off of the NE facing ridge of Preston Peak
Photo 3: Deep Slab release triggered by large cornice fall off of the N facing ridge into Caribou Canyon
Photo 4: Small cornice triggered slab avalanche off of the SE facing ridge of Clayton Peak