Observer Name
Kobernik - Kendall
Observation Date
Friday, December 2, 2022
Avalanche Date
Friday, December 2, 2022
Region
Skyline » Huntington Canyon » Left Fork Huntington Canyon » Staker
Location Name or Route
Lower Staker Bowl
Elevation
10,300'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
400'
Vertical
700'
Comments
This natural avalanche was most likely the result of the recent storm and strong wind overloading a buried Persistent Weak Layer which formed in mid November. We had a clear view of this avalanche from a distance using a scope. This is the first significant avalanche that has released on this particular weak layer.
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