Avalanche

Bonneville Pass

Frank CarusTogwotee Pass
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Weather

Air Temp
39
Cloud Cover
clear
Wind Loading
previous
Snow Avail For Transport
none

Clear skies all day. Light wind 5-8 mph.

Snowpack

Pit on WNW facing 25 degree slope. 40cm slab failed on top of facet layer- surprise! ECTP14@ 70cm. Similar stability numbers as pit across the meadow on south facing slope. 

Avalanche

Size
D2 R3
Type
HS
Aspect
SW
Trigger
N
Elevation
9300 ft

High temps, rocky terrain favorable for heating led to this natural slab and adjacent large wet loose. Free water observed in our pit at 10,100' near Bonneville Pass on an ESE aspect.