Avalanche

Avalanche: Ben Lomond Headwall

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Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
30 m
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Start Zone Elevation
2804 m

A D2 slab avalanche near the ridgeline of the Ben Lomond Headwall, occurred naturally sometime since the most recent precip event, which was rain at most elevations. A crown profile was not able to be gathered. This slope is on the lee side of the prevailing winds in the area, contributing to the depth of the avalanche.