Avalanche

Avalanche: White Pine Chutes

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Avalanche

Slab Width
14 m
Weak Layer
New Snow
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Start Zone Aspect
South
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Start Zone Elevation
3048 m

Approx. 1:53pm we watched this wet slide from across the canyon while touring in Scottie's Bowl. Looks like it started around 10,000' and slid to roughly 7800', it did not reach the road. We didn't see any skiers or ski lines in from the top and appeared to be a natural slide.