Quick report
- Slope Angle
- 36°
Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 53 m
- Weak Layer
- Facets
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Vertical Fall
- 305 m
- Avalanche Type
- Hard Slab
- Slab Thickness
- 61 cm
- Start Zone Aspect
- Northwest
- Avalanche Problem
- Persistent Weak Layer
- Start Zone Elevation
- 2896 m
We observed this avalanche traveling up toward the ridgeline between Yellow Jacket Trees and Depth Hoar Bowl.
The start zone was located at approximately 9,500 feet on a slope with a steepness of 35–38 degrees. While the crown averaged 2–3 feet deep, we noted areas along the flank where it reached up to 9 feet. The avalanche appeared to run about 1,000 vertical feet, leaving behind large chunks of debris.
Additional photos of the avalanche from the crown at 9500' on a NW aspect
Looking down at the avalanche from the ridgeline just above 9600' on a NW Aspect
Looking across at the crown just below the start zone - approx 9300' - NW aspect