Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 46 m
- Weak Layer
- Wet grains
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Vertical Fall
- 381 m
- Avalanche Type
- Wet Loose
- Slab Thickness
- 61 cm
- Trigger Detail
- Cornice Triggered
- Start Zone Aspect
- East
- Avalanche Problem
- Wet Snow
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2682 m
Several natural avalanches occurred near the end of last week's warm spell. These two sizable loose wet avalanches occurred sometime after 3:00 Friday 4-11-2014. Most likely later that afternoon.....
Photo of Gibson Canyon and Mendon Peak, 4-14-2014
These are of a larger avalanche in Hell's Canyon. It was fairly active in the Wellsville Range late last week during the hot weather, but a few freezing nights and cooler days helped solidify the snow this week. Unfortunately, looks like another poor refreeze tonight and warm temperatures tomorrow though.