Avalanche

Avalanche: Talking Mountain

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Avalanche

Slab Width
122 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
122 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
76 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3475 m

One of many avalanches that occurred during the November 26 storm event (18" @3.7" SWE). This one, like most, ran mid-storm and filled back in.