Avalanche in progress - triggered by cornice fall
Avalanche aftermath, with small car-sized cornice block in red circle
Appears to have stepped down in a few places
Observation: Turnagain
Location: Magnum, south side
Today’s advisory was right on: “Sun and warming will increase the chances of
cornices breaking and dropping onto slopes today. Give cornices a wide berth from
below and above, as they can do a lot of damage to a person.”
This cornice fall triggered an avalanche that appears to have stepped down in several places.
Photo taken from the top of “Corner Pocket” at about 3:15 pm.