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Avalanche: Mill Fork

Observer Name
Kobernik
Observation Date
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Avalanche Date
Sunday, February 21, 2021
Region
Skyline » Joes Valley » Black Canyon » Mill Fork
Location Name or Route
Mill Fork of Black Canyon
Elevation
11,000'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
250'
Vertical
250'
Comments
Judging from the fresher looking fracture line, this avalanche most likely released during the secondary avalanche cycle on Feb 21 or 22 due to wind loading.
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