Avalanche

Avalanche: Cascade Ridge

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Quick report

Slope Angle
38°

Avalanche

Slab Width
305 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
381 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3231 m

Debris ran onto upper bench then remote triggered several of the terrain features below bench. South Summit area avalanched earlier in the storm and was filled back in, while the main bowl below the saddle avalanched later in the storm.