Avalanche

Avalanche: Mt. Magog, South Ridge

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Avalanche

Slab Width
15 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2835 m

I observed this natural avalanche from the Magog Flats below it. Appears to have been cornice fall triggered, likely during the windy squall on Feb 8. Estimated depth of three feet indicating likely failed on late Jan PWL, same layer that the 1/29 Magog avalanche failed on...