Avalanche

Avalanche: Spring Creek

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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3018 m

This avalanche released naturally during last nights bump in wind speed. It was drifted back in somewhat so can't really give too many details. A number of other avalanches in the near vicinity broke on weak sugary faceted snow on the ground and I'm guessing this one did the same thing.