Avalanche

Avalanche: McDonald Draw

M. DawsonSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
38°

Avalanche

Slab Width
12 m
Weak Layer
New Snow
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
46 m
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Slab Thickness
15 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Start Zone Elevation
2987 m

Several inches of high density snow fell through the day. The sun had peeked out a couple of times, enough for green-housing to set in. This point-release slide was likely caused by a tree-bomb. There appeared to also be a shallow crown, and a two to three foot deposition at the toe.