Avalanche

Avalanche: Lackawaxen Lake

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Avalanche

Slab Width
305 m
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Start Zone Aspect
East
Start Zone Elevation
3170 m

I observed this large slide from 10410. This side of Clayton has all the elements for a large slide like this given our current pack & problems.

All measurements are estimates. Crown appeared fresh. No obvious tracks entering the path but still called in to Brighton patrol as this is heavily trafficked BACKcountry.

Additional photos added from McIntyre

surface hoar pic