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Avalanche: Canal Creek

Observer Name
Kobernik
Observation Date
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Region
Skyline » Canal Creek
Location Name or Route
Bowl below Big Horseshoe
Elevation
10,100'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Vertical
900'
Comments

This report is comprised of at least 4 sizeable avalanches scattered across the same slope plus a number of small pockets as well. This is the first series of avalanches that released during the storm that were down off the ridge and didn't have any cornice formation above them. With so much weak snow in this terrain, I would expect more of this with the next big storm if we ever get a big storm.

Comments

There are two avalanches in this photo. One is fairly visible in the sun and one is a bit more hidden on the right of the photo in the trees.

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