Avalanche

Avalanche: Toms Hill

AmblerSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
37°

Avalanche

Slab Width
12 m
Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
15 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
20 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
2743 m

Intentional cornice drop triggered a small wind slab.

Active wind loading