Avalanche

Avalanche: Elk Point

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Slope Angle
44°

Avalanche

Slab Width
183 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
914 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
107 cm
Trigger Detail
Repeater
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3018 m

Avalanche occurred overnight in the steep rocky and treed area on gunners left of main bowl in N-NE terrain. Debris ran past old debris pile, but only mid runout. Did not reach the drainage bottom or the hiking trail. Weak faceted snow in this area. Nearby wx station recorded .97"SWE in past 24hrs with winds only reaching 27mph gusts at 8200'.