Avalanche

Avalanche: Philadelphia Flats

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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
61 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3109 m

The crown was up to 4' deep. Most likely occurred right at the end of the storm or perhaps after the snow stopped in the wind was still blowing. Speaking with Mike who has been in these mountains his whole life and knows them as intimately as anyone, he stated "I've never seen that slope slide". Given how unstable the snowpack is, I'm guessing this won't be the only time we hear this statement this year.