Avalanche

Avalanche: Millville Peak

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Avalanche

Slab Width
24 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2743 m

A more recent natural avalanche was observed near Millville Peak on 1/3

PWL conditions are still pretty sketchy in the Providence Canyon Area, with this deep shooting crack triggered by a skier on Friday. Cracking like this, and audible collapsing or whumpfs indicate unstable snow.