Avalanche

Avalanche: Cutler Ridge

brian smithOgden
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Quick report

Slope Angle
33°

Avalanche

Slab Width
61 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Vertical Fall
61 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
51 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2134 m

This slide has already been reported as on the end of Cutler Ridge. I am adding some details. This slide was at 7000ft. on NE 33 Deg. slope. 20 inches crown. It appears that it slide on old near surface facets on a protected slope. This is the third time I have seen this slope slide over the past 32 years. The last time it was on surface hoar in 2017.