Avalanche
- Weak Layer
- Density Change
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Vertical Fall
- 76 m
- Avalanche Type
- Soft Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 30 cm
- Start Zone Aspect
- North
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2987 m
Wind loading from southerly winds. Suspect low density new snow under fresh wind slab was the weak layer. We found similar conditions throughout the day in other terrain. Hard to say how wide it was, but remnants of the crown made me think 50 to 80 feet wide.