Avalanche

Avalanche: Millville Ridgeline

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Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
183 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
2713 m

Likely occurred during Thursday morning's intense storm. The Avalanche failed on sugary faceted snow near the ground, exposing the rocks. Crown is deeper than about 6' in places