Observer Name
Kobernik
Observation Date
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Region
Skyline » Manti Canyon » North Fork
Location Name or Route
North Fork of Manti Canyon
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3.5'
Width
300'
Vertical
150'
Comments
This avalanche was a direct result of a slope with weak faceted sugary snow at the base of the snowpack which was then overloaded by wind drifted snow landing on top of the weak old snow.
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