Avalanche

Avalanche: Lake Peak

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Quick report

Slope Angle
38°

Avalanche

Slab Width
53 m
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
137 m
Avalanche Type
Dry Loose
Slab Thickness
25 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Start Zone Elevation
3200 m

Observed this morning on way up to ski Lake Peak, Boulder basin area in White Pine, appeared to start as a small sluff, yet gathered enough snow to widen out to 150-200 ft wide with a 6-8 foot deep pile at the base. There was an inch or so of new snow on top of it, so it came down late in storm cycle.