Avalanche

Avalanche: All Areas

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Quick report

Slope Angle
37°

Avalanche

Slab Width
46 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
122 m
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Trigger Detail
Remotely Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2957 m

  • Reynolds Peak - BCC 9,000' elevation North facing aspect 40° slope Natural avalanche Hard Slab failed on Facets and surface hoar 3' deep x 50' wide x 200' vertical occurred probably in morning
  • Upper Snake Creek/Brighton 9600' elevation East-north east 35° slope Human triggered remote avalanche that failed on facets and surface hoar10-20" deep x 200' wide x 400' vertical
  • Upper Snake Creek/Brighton 9880' elevation Southeast aspect 37° slope Human triggered remote avalanche that failed on facets and surface hoar 16" deep x 150' wide x 300' vertical
  • Radar Love Bowl 9800' elevation Northeast aspect 42° slop Natural Hard Slab avalanche that failed on facets and surface hoar 2.5' deep x 100' wide x 600' vertical Strong wind loading from southerly winds