Avalanche
- Weak Layer
- Facets
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Start Zone Aspect
- East
- Avalanche Problem
- Persistent Weak Layer
- Start Zone Elevation
- 3078 m
I spent some time in this bowl last week which contained basically all sugary faceted snow at that time. It is no surprise that the wind loading the new snow onto the slope made the weak sugar snow fail and produce an avalanche. I'm sure we will see more of this after the weather clears and we go look around the Skyline.
Photo: Cade Beck (thanks Cade!!)