Avalanche

Avalanche: Lacawaxan

Z. JohnsonSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
35°

Avalanche

Slab Width
15 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Vertical Fall
91 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3170 m

Observed Monday morning. Probably triggered sometime on Sunday by a snowmobile, based on tracks observed. Slide stepped down and spread through the track. Forecaster note: We talked with a snowmobiler who spotted this slide on Sunday and didn't see any tracks nearby. We are unsure of the trigger. Snowboard tracks were also spotted next to this slide.

Forecaster note: We spoke with a snowmbiler who spotted this slide on Sunday and did not see tracks near it. There were also snowboard tracks on the adjacent slope. We are unsure of the trigger.