| Trigger | Skier | Avalanche Type | Soft Slab |
| Aspect | Northeast | Elevation | 2500ft |
| Slope Angle | 35deg | Crown Depth | 6in |
| Width | 30ft | Vertical Run | 30ft |
Avalanche: Chugach State Park
Location: Below hunter pass
Moderate wind increasing to strong.
No propagation observed above treeline.
Poor snowpack structure for the short term.
Avalanche Details
Tender conditions below tree line.
The wind probably didn’t knock down the facets before shallow wind slabs started forming. Only one test slope had enough slope angle to slide a very short distance. Propagation and spider webbing on low angle slopes was impressive. Variable, often upside down snow and quite a few drifts hard enough to stop me in my tracks made for less than ideal turning conditions.
Just enough slope angle
Low slope angle