Avalanche

Avalanche: West Monitor

UAC StaffSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
36°

Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Surface Hoar
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
61 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2926 m

Intentionally-triggered hard slab from wind loading on old, weak faceted snow and surface hoar.