Avalanche

Avalanche: Weber Canyon

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Avalanche

Trigger Type
Natural
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3109 m

Noticed this slide on a steep east thru northeast slope. Most of this face slid. Couldn't see how far it ran. Based on my travels and stability tests, I am assuming this failed on faceted snow at the old snow/new snow interface.