Avalanche

Avalanche: Bloomington Canyon

Daniel TurnerLogan
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Quick report

Slope Angle
36°

Avalanche

Slab Width
24 m
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
91 m
Avalanche Type
Dry Loose
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Start Zone Elevation
2682 m

A ski cut initiated a large new snow avalanche running 300' on the new snow interface and Melt Freeze crust from recent warm spell. Two identifiable layers were exposed down 6" and 12".