Avalanche

Avalanche: Snake Creek

Ryan SheaSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
46 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
76 cm
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3018 m

Appears to have failed on facets from early snow. Trigger was likely heat from surrounding rocks

Upper start zone above rocks likely triggered lower portion of this slide.