Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 122 m
- Weak Layer
- Facets
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Vertical Fall
- 213 m
- Avalanche Type
- Soft Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 46 cm
- Start Zone Aspect
- Northeast
- Avalanche Problem
- Persistent Weak Layer
- Start Zone Elevation
- 3139 m
This natural avalanche was most likely the result of the recent storm and strong wind overloading a buried Persistent Weak Layer which formed in mid November. We had a clear view of this avalanche from a distance using a scope. This is the first significant avalanche that has released on this particular weak layer.