Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 15 m
- Weak Layer
- Ground Interface
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Vertical Fall
- 183 m
- Avalanche Type
- Wet Loose
- Slab Thickness
- 30 cm
- Start Zone Aspect
- North
- Avalanche Problem
- Wet Snow
- Start Zone Elevation
- 1951 m
At least half a dozen wet avalanches occurred this afternoon below Temple Fork in the north-facing terrain above the Logan River due to rain soaking the shallow snow. The avalanches ran off very steep north-facing slopes right into the river. Talk about a classic terrain trap! Fishermen should always avoid the nice pools on this part of the river when rain is saturating the snow above.