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Avalanche: Abajo

Observer Name
Dustin Randall
Observation Date
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
Avalanche Date
Sunday, December 25, 2016
Region
Abajos
Location Name or Route
Below the road downslope of Twin Peaks East
Elevation
9,700'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
18"
Width
25'
Vertical
50'
Comments
isolated wind drift on leeward side of steep roll that ended in gully. No other slides seen that day.
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