Avalanche

Avalanche: Providence Canyon

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Avalanche

Slab Width
38 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Snowmobiler
Vertical Fall
38 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Trigger Detail
Remotely Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Southeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2530 m

A rider remotely triggered this avalanche in upper Providence Canyon. Very deep accumulations of new snow were reported in the area.