Avalanche

Avalanche: Silver Fork Headwall

Coyne/ GiffordSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2957 m

Spotted this natural (potentially cornice triggered) soft slab. We suspected it occurred around noon during a period of strong winds as we didn't notice the slide during our first couple of runs into Silver Fork.

Forecaster Comments: Added cornice, PWL to the observation -