Avalanche

Avalanche: Temple Fork

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Avalanche

Slab Width
30 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
122 m
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Slab Thickness
43 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Start Zone Elevation
1951 m

There were four natural avalanches In Temple Fork most likely occurring over the weekend. They ranged in size from 40-100' wide and were 1-2' deep. All started just below the cliff band and ran 400' vertical to just above the creek.