Avalanche

Avalanche: NW Face, Mendon PK

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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
213 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Start Zone Aspect
Northwest
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
2652 m

The northwest facing slope off the summit of Mendon Peak apparently produced a natural avalanche consisting of wind drifted snow, likely during the 12/31/18 east wind event.