Avalanche

Avalanche: North Fork

Kevin BOgden
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Quick report

Slope Angle
29°

Avalanche

Slab Width
15 m
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
38 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
1829 m

The wind was actively loading at all elevations above 6500 today. Winds were primarily from the west but were swirling and affecting the snow in unexpected locations. Test slopes would slide fairly easily and cohesively with ski cuts. The bowl slid naturally between my first and second lap and was rapidly reloading. The sun came out briefly and also affected the snow below 7500 feet.