Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 30 m
- Weak Layer
- Facets
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Avalanche Type
- Hard Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 183 cm
- Start Zone Aspect
- East
- Avalanche Problem
- Persistent Weak Layer
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2621 m
Observed a natural slide that occurred sometime before midday 3 Jan. The slide ripped to the ground (photo/viewers right) on the Northeast end and stepped up to a buried crust/layer (photo/viewers left). The crown was on the steep/headwall where snow blowing off the saddle would be dropped. 6 feet of depth was a guess, there didn't appear to be a safe way to approach the crown. Another natural slide on the saddle/headwall further North was also observed.