Avalanche

Avalanche: Silver Fork Headwall

John MletschnigSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Slab Width
244 m
Weak Layer
Graupel
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
122 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Start Zone Elevation
3018 m

The entire Silver Fork Headwall avalanched in one connected shallow avalanche within the new snow.