Observer Name
Brett Kobernik
Observation Date
Friday, February 15, 2019
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 15, 2019
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Left Fork Huntington Canyon » Lake Canyon » Phone Shot
Location Name or Route
Phone Shot (Hidden Bowl) of Lake Canyon
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Comments
Strong south wind was a major contributor to this avalanche. You can see numerous things in this photo. First, a large chunk of cornice released. Next, you'll note a shallow fracture line under the cornice on the lookers right. Last, you'll note where the avalanche stepped down into deeper buried weak layers.
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