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Avalanche: Abajos

Observer Name
Kevin Dressel
Observation Date
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
Region
Abajos
Location Name or Route
E Facing NE of Abajo Peak
Elevation
10,700'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
2'
Width
100'
Vertical
700'
Comments
Details are sketchy but appears to be from the recent heavy snow and wind loading.
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