Avalanche

Avalanche: South Couloir

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Quick report

Slope Angle
39°

Avalanche

Slab Width
274 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
610 m
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Slab Thickness
122 cm
Trigger Detail
Repeater
Start Zone Aspect
West
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Start Zone Elevation
3139 m

Warm sunny spring like conditions preceded this avalanche. 4 other bowls on similar aspects and elevations ran around the same time.