Avalanche

Avalanche: Murdock Peak

BrackelsbergSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
34°

Avalanche

Slab Width
21 m
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
30 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
15 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Start Zone Elevation
2682 m

This avalanche appears to have been natural in the new snow. It estimated it at about 6" deep. I assume this slide on Friday or Saturday based on wind having blown snow onto the bed surface.