Observer Name
Cade Beck
Observation Date
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Left Fork Huntington Canyon » Spring Creek
Location Name or Route
Upper headwall of Spring Creek
Elevation
9,900'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
18"
Width
1,500'
Vertical
250'
Comments
This avalanche was a function of new snow drifted by wind. In simple terms, wind drifted new snow onto the slope rapidly until it released. The good news here is that it appears that the avalanche did not break deeper into the loose faceted snow at the base of the snowpack.
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