Avalanche

Avalanche: Bloomington Canyon

Daniel TurnerLogan
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Quick report

Slope Angle
37°

Avalanche

Slab Width
9 m
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
46 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Trigger Detail
Sympathetic Release
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
2591 m

Observed a number of soft slab avalanches failing on the new snow interface. All appeared to be on steep rocky slopes.