Avalanche

Avalanche: Sunset Peak

UAC StaffSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
35°

Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Surface Hoar
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
122 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
36 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3170 m

Sensitive new snow avalanches failing on surface hoar. Lower on ridgelines and rollovers on mid slope.