Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 91 m
- Weak Layer
- Density Change
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Vertical Fall
- 183 m
- Avalanche Type
- Soft Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 46 cm
- Trigger Detail
- Cornice Triggered
- Start Zone Aspect
- Northeast
- Avalanche Problem
- New Snow
- Start Zone Elevation
- 3231 m
We observed this avalanche in Maybird that appears to be from a chunk of cornice breaking off. We were very surprised t the propagation and distinct soft slab crown.
Photo 1 was at 10AM. Photo 2 was at 12:30. Most of the Maybird Ridge had soft sluffs and significant roller balling by that time.