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Avalanche: Snake Creek

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Quick report

Slope Angle
36°

Avalanche

Slab Width
61 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
244 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
76 cm
Trigger Detail
Remotely Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2987 m

Snake Creek: triggered remotely from skiers on the ridge after a collapse. Failed on facets under a crust

Also reported

  • Rocky Point, Holy Toledo, Brighton Backcountry: North aspect, 3"-12" deep x 40' wide new and wind-drifted snow. Soft slabs triggered by skiers
  • Snake Creek: Sun warmed slope triggered by skiers Southeast aspect, 35° slope 8" deep x 20' wide x 150' vertical (new snow)
  • Little Cloud: 4' deep failed on facets in un-skied terrain