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Avalanche: South Fork

Observer Name
Kobernik
Observation Date
Saturday, December 19, 2020
Avalanche Date
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Region
Skyline » Spring City Canyon » South Fork
Location Name or Route
South Fork
Elevation
10,400'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
14"
Width
150'
Vertical
300'
Comments
Natural avalanche that released during the recent storm. Sugary faceted snow near the ground was the weak layer under the newer snow.
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