Avalanche
- Weak Layer
- Facets
- Avalanche Type
- Hard Slab
- Start Zone Aspect
- Northeast
- Avalanche Problem
- Persistent Weak Layer
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2896 m
I could see evidence from the valley of a recent hard slab avalanche off Box Elder Peak high in the Wellsville Range. Looked to be around 150' wide and a couple feet deep.
Much of the east facing terrain was stripped and horribly scoured by the recent strong up-slope east winds.