Avalanche

Avalanche: Box Elder

Primomo/KendallProvo
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Quick report

Slope Angle
39°

Avalanche

Slab Width
24 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
61 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
76 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northwest
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3048 m

Spotted this avalanche yesterday that looks to be on the facet/crust combo, although is on the high end of the elevation band for this weakness. A few days old, but still noteworthy. Also numerous loose snow sluffs off the steep E side of the mountain, with no noticeable slabs. Average HS at 8400ft. in the area was 150cm.