Avalanche

Avalanche: Castle Rock

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Avalanche

Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
2926 m

We observed evidence of numerous natural avalanches above Tony Grove Lake that had occurred during the recent storm, most likely on Friday night (3-24/3-25). There were a few more recent slides, cornice falls and loose avalanches of strom snow. Here are some pictures of Castle Rock and Naomi Peak that show the activity...