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Avalanche: Blind Fork

Observer Name
Wally
Observation Date
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Avalanche Date
Saturday, January 30, 2021
Region
Skyline » Fairview Canyon » Blind Fork
Location Name or Route
Upper south Blind Fork
Elevation
9,200'
Aspect
Northwest
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
20"
Width
125'
Comments
This avalanche most likely released naturally early Saturday morning during a snow storm with some northwest wind. It clearly broke into the weak sugary snow near the ground.
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