Avalanche

Avalanche: First Waterfall Hollow Area

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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2743 m

I noticed numerous wet slab avalanches and a couple higher deep slab releases, which occurred last weekend in the Lower part of Providence Canyon. Looking up from the quarry, I could see that first Waterfall Hollow off Big Baldy and many of the steep lower gullies and cliff bands had produced significant natural avalanches.