Avalanche

Avalanche: Shumway Canyon

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Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
381 m
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2560 m

The natural avalanche on the left (as viewed from below) occurred sometime this morning. We photographed the one on the right yesterday afternoon. It is likely that more natural activity will occur in the area.