Avalanche

Avalanche: East Mineral

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Avalanche

Slab Width
18 m
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
20 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
2713 m

Observed an avalanche on mid east facing in mineral fork. Probably from additional wind loading in the last day or two. I believe that in ran natural as I saw no ski tracks near it but also could have been a remote trigger. Photo was taken from the top of silver mine meadows.

Looks to be in a similar location to the avalanche in East mineral reported on 1/10. However, we have gotten snow since then so this must be a different avy. Location, elevation, and aspect are loose estimates.