Avalanche: Providence Peak, East Face

Observer Name
Schenck, Reay
Observation Date
Friday, February 19, 2016
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 19, 2016
Region
Logan » Providence Canyon » Providence Peak » Providence Peak, East Face
Location Name or Route
East Face Providence Peak
Elevation
9,500'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Natural
Comments

Riders report seeing 3 separate avalanches on the East Face of Providence Peak. All natural avalanches likely caused by cornice fall. Winds were very high all day and built out the cornice which then collapsed under its weight.

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