Avalanche

Avalanche: Scotts Peak

BSalt Lake
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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Start Zone Elevation
3048 m

Multiple slides were observed in West Monitor ranging from 150 feet wide to 80 feet wide. The slide depicted in the picture below was of Scotts Peak/Hill. Dimensions were difficult to determine from a distance and the obtuse angle from which it was observed.

Melt Layer Recrystallization appears to be the weak layer and driving force for the widespread avalanche acitivity.