Avalanche

Avalanche: Seeley Canyon

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Avalanche

Slab Width
305 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
152 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3200 m

Numerous avalanches in the north fork of Seeley Canyon released at various stages of the recent avalanche cycles. Pretty much the entire upper northeast facing basin avalanched in 3 different sections.

The upper headwall was the widest of all the slides measuring at least 1000 feet wide. My guess is this came out on Feb 21.

The mid section of the basin looks like it probably released on the Feb 17th cycle.

The lower nose released pretty big also. It's hard to say during which period this one released. Best guess would be the earlier cycle.