Avalanche

Avalanche: Cascade Ridge

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Quick report

Slope Angle
42°

Avalanche

Slab Width
305 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
686 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
122 cm
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3231 m

Storm snow and wind loading snow failing on both lighter density snow, as well as basal facets.