Avalanche

Avalanche: Tuscarora

UAC StaffSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
38°

Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Surface Hoar
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
152 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
36 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3170 m

Cornice drop slow to initiate, but triggered new snow avalanches failing on surface hoar.