Avalanche

Avalanche: Scott Hill

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Avalanche

Slab Width
91 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
46 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
2926 m

Number of avalanches on and below Scott Hill to the NE. Only observed from a distance but all appeared to be natural and running on the layer of facets. Very strong winds on the ridgeline, increasing in intensity as the day went on.