Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 53 m
- Weak Layer
- Facets
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Vertical Fall
- 274 m
- Avalanche Type
- Soft Slab
- Start Zone Aspect
- Northeast
- Avalanche Problem
- Persistent Weak Layer
- Start Zone Elevation
- 3292 m
Two naturals released in The Big Shoe early today or late Friday. 8 to 10" higher density snow along with moderate to strong wind was the culprit. There is no doubt they broke into old snow.
Wind transporting snow was still obvious when I came across these. These photos were taken from a long distance away so they don't do the large debris piles much justice. These are serious avalanches.