Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 122 m
- Weak Layer
- Facets
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Vertical Fall
- 213 m
- Avalanche Type
- Hard Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 122 cm
- Avalanche Problem
- Persistent Weak Layer
- Start Zone Elevation
- 3414 m
Avalanche occurred as a result of Dec 26-27 storm event that produced 19" of snow at 2.6" SWE. Failure is assumed to be on a known persistent weak layer of facets 30-40 cms above the ground that formed during the November high pressure. Avalanche detailed is labeled J.
Avalanche occurred as a result of Dec 26-27 storm event that produced 19" of snow at 2.6" SWE. Failure is assumed to be on a known persistent weak layer of facets 30-40 cms above the ground that formed during the November high pressure. Avalanche detailed is labeled J. This is the third event in the path this season.