Avalanche

Avalanche: West Monitor

Kelly, ThompsonSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
37°

Avalanche

Slab Width
46 m
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Vertical Fall
122 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
3018 m

Active south wind loading. West monitor looked to have slid naturally prior to our arrival on the Park City Ridgeline. New wind drifted snow covered over the blocks and bed surface. Average crown face depth was 6-8". Skiers right side closer to 12" deep.