Avalanche

Avalanche: Cascade

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Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Slab Width
61 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Slab Thickness
46 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northwest
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Start Zone Elevation
2591 m

Observed many large wet slabs and wet loose avalanches that likely occurred in late March during the memorable warm-up. The avalanches occurred on north and northwest aspects up to 9000' and up to 10,400' ft. on east and southeast aspects.