Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 30 m
- Weak Layer
- Facets
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Vertical Fall
- 152 m
- Avalanche Type
- Soft Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 91 cm
- Start Zone Aspect
- North
- Avalanche Problem
- Persistent Weak Layer
- Start Zone Elevation
- 3200 m
Due to the fracture line being fairly crisp still, this avalanche most likely released during an increase in wind on Sunday, Feb 21. Rocks visible in the track would confirm it broke into sugary faceted snow near the ground.