Avalanche

Avalanche: South Fork

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Avalanche

Slab Width
46 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
91 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
36 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3170 m

Natural avalanche that released during the recent storm. Sugary faceted snow near the ground was the weak layer under the newer snow.