Quick report
- Slope Angle
- 38°
Avalanche
- Weak Layer
- Facets
- Trigger Type
- Explosive
- Avalanche Type
- Hard Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 61 cm
- Trigger Detail
- Intentionally Triggered
- Start Zone Aspect
- South
- Avalanche Problem
- Persistent Weak Layer
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2987 m
- East Hellgate 9,000' elevation south aspect 38° slope explosive triggered hard slab avalanche failed on crusts and facets 2' deep x 100' wide x 1000' vertical. Controlled slide across road - trees in debris
- Superior - 11,000' elevation south aspect 35°-45° slope explosive triggered hard slab avalanche failed on crust and facets 2' deep x1500' wide x 3000' vertical. Went wall-to-wall into creek - trees in debris
- Toledo Bowl-9,800' elevation southeast aspect 40° slope explosive triggerd hard slab avalanche failed on facets 2' deep x 150' wide x1500' vertical. Controlled slide on observer's left of bowl
- Emma Ridges near Alta 10,000' elevation south aspect 38° slope explosive triggered hard slab avalanche failed on facets 2' deep x 100' wide x 2000' vertical. Several controlled slides on south facing sliding on sun crust and faceted snow