Avalanche

Avalanche: Salt Lake

B and AndonisSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
183 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
381 m
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Slab Thickness
122 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Start Zone Elevation
2865 m

This Natural appeared to go either late yesterday afternoon or overnight. Estimate of size is 600 feet wide and ran at least 1200. Significant damage in the mid slope area. Crown appears to at least 4 feet deep and possibly 5 to 6. Photo by Andonis.