Avalanche

Avalanche: White Baldy

AWSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Dry Loose
Start Zone Aspect
Northwest
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
3322 m

Large natural slide. Unknown exactly when this occurred but its size was impressive enough to be easily visible from the top of red pine trees. Appears to be a dry loose slide, possibly new snow and/or wind transported from south easterly winds the night before.