Avalanche

Avalanche: Cardiac Ridge

KobenikSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
15 m
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
122 m
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Slab Thickness
25 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Southeast
Start Zone Elevation
3109 m

Wet avalanches are quite common on this southeast slope with warm temperatures followiing new snow. Clouds cleared late Sunday morning and after about 15 minutes of direct sun there was activity. Often a skin track is put in up this slope during colder conditions but folks should be aware that this slope should be avoided during warm periods directly following new snow events.