Avalanche
- Weak Layer
- Facets
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Vertical Fall
- 457 m
- Avalanche Type
- Soft Slab
- Start Zone Aspect
- Northeast
- Avalanche Problem
- Persistent Weak Layer
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2987 m
This was a natural avalanche that failed in old, weak, faceted snow and was large enough to break trees, and could bury, injure, or kill a person. Class 3 avalanche.