Avalanche

Avalanche: Lake Peak

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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Start Zone Elevation
3078 m

Went out on a tour in White Pine today. We saw numerous storm slab avalanches and dry loose activity both natural and skier triggered, including the two pictured on Lake Peak. The photo is taken from our location on the ridge east of the spire, it was hard to make out how far they ran as the light was flat and we were a good distance away. I would estimate the left slide broke about 30'-50' wide and the right slide towards the saddle about 75'-100' wide. I believe these were natural storm slab releases from 12-24 hrs ago, either at the new/old snow interface or on a density change within the new snow that has been reactive in other locations. Further inspection would be necessary to confirm.