Avalanche

Avalanche: Big Springs

Brett KobernikProvo
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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2896 m

Massive avalanches from the pre Xmas avalanche cycle. Pretty much all of the upper south fork of Big Springs has avalanched. Aspects include west, north and east. Crowns are scattered all over with many visible mid slope. These snapped a number of trees and mowed over large amounts of Alders.