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Avalanche: Spring Creek

Observer Name
Kobernik
Observation Date
Sunday, November 25, 2018
Avalanche Date
Saturday, November 24, 2018
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Left Fork Huntington Canyon » Spring Creek
Location Name or Route
Spring Creek, east of Huntington Res
Elevation
9,900'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Comments
Viewed from a distance so details are speculation. Weak faceted sugary snow was no doubt present before the Thanksgiving storms. This appears to have released on Saturday during the windy snow event.
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