Avalanche

Avalanche: Willows

WillSalt Lake
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Quick report

Slope Angle
37°

Avalanche

Slab Width
15 m
Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
6 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
2835 m

Rapidly loading cornice popped off and triggered a wind slab which slumped down into low angle terrain. Strong winds moving the heavy snow without much thought. Regrown cornice failed again with a little nudge.