Avalanche

Avalanche: Snake Creek

Trent MeisenheimerSalt Lake
View on map

Avalanche

Slab Width
61 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
305 m
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3048 m

This avalanche probably released naturally from the strong winds loading the slope as this last storm system exited the state. Looks like it went over the cliff bands and triggered the slope below entraining even more snow. Debris almost made it to the valley floor.

Classic example of an unsupported slope.