Avalanche

Avalanche: Providence Peak

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Slope Angle
35°

Avalanche

Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Start Zone Elevation
2774 m

A shallow wind slab was likely triggered last night by cornice fall off the south ridge of Providence Peak.

You can see a blown-in crown on the southeast facing side of the bowl from the 12/19-12/20 natural cycle (visible in the upper right.) A new avalanche in the same path was triggered by cornice fall last night 12/22-12/23....