Avalanche

Avalanche: West Willow

BSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2896 m

Main Bowl of Headwall appeared to Natural late in the day on the 23rd or overnight into the 24th. Broke to ground. Did not approach from the East ridge, thus could not observe if the lower ridge went. Small pocket at mid slope on the East facing armpit went as well

Below photo from: Greg Norrander