Natural avalanche near Hellroaring Hut

Island Park
Code
SS-N-S
Elevation
8700
Aspect
W
Notes

e-mail from folks staying at Hellroaring Hut: "...we saw the west facing slope above the Hut around 8700’?? had a new slide with a 2-3 foot crown, possible 200 yards in length running up and over a ridge. "

Number of slides
1
Number caught
0
Number buried
0
Avalanche Type
Soft slab avalanche
Trigger
Natural trigger
Bed Surface
S - Avalanche released within new snow
Problem Type
New Snow
Slab Thickness
30.0 inches
Slab Width
600.00ft
Slab Thickness units
inches
Single / Multiple / Red Flag
Single Avalanche
Advisory Year