Avalanche
- Weak Layer
- Facets
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Vertical Fall
- 305 m
- Avalanche Type
- Hard Slab
- Start Zone Aspect
- Northeast
- Avalanche Problem
- Persistent Weak Layer
- Start Zone Elevation
- 3078 m
This avalanche was one of numerous avalanches that released naturally early in the morning on Friday, February 15th. Very strong southerly winds transported massive amounts of snow. This avalanche cleaned out the entire winter snowpack to the ground in the starting zone. The "Persistent Weak Layer" deep in the pack near the ground was formed in mid December during a dry period.