Avalanche

Avalanche: Electric Lake

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Quick report

Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Slab Width
12 m
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
12 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Start Zone Elevation
2530 m

Location is along the creek bank, adjacent to the road. Caused by wind loading at the end of the storm.

The new snow is a denser snow over fine grain facets. these facets can be found in most locations, But there was no collapsing or cracks in the snow pack.