Avalanche

Avalanche: Mill D North

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Quick report

Slope Angle
39°

Avalanche

Slab Width
5 m
Weak Layer
New Snow
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
9 m
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Slab Thickness
15 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Start Zone Elevation
2530 m

I made a cut at the top of a steep gully wall and pulled out a point wet release that opened up to about 15' wide. At about 8500 feet, temps had to be close to 30F and greenhousing was likely occurring - the top half-foot was WET. Didn't entrain enough snow to bury a person.