Avalanche

Avalanche: All Areas

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Quick report

Slope Angle
36°

Avalanche

Slab Width
244 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
122 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3170 m

  • Main Mineral 10,700' elevation north facing aspect natural avalanche hard slab failed on buried Mid-March Facets 4'-6' deep x 800' wide

  • Cardiac Ridge 10,600' elevation northeast aspect natural hard slab avalanche failed on buried Mid-March Facets 4'-5' deep x 500' wide

  • Alexander Basin 8,800' elevation northeast aspect natural soft slab avalanche failed within the new snow 3'-4' deep x 60' wide x 300' vertical

  • Alexander Basin 8800' elevation east facing slope natural soft slab avalanche failed within the new snow 12"-18" deep x 60' wide x 500' vertical