Avalanche

Avalanche: West Desolation Ridge

Nick BurrSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
305 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
152 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2926 m

Saw this monster this morning. Was not there yesterday around 4pm so I assume it went overnight during the snow/rain/wind, we experienced a rain crust to about 8600ft today. Measurements are speculative, the crown looks biggest when compared to the conifers on the left. PWL means business.