East slope Tent Ridge

Map for Mountain Information Network report: East slope Tent Ridge

Information

Avalanche date/time
Thursday, November 8, 2018 at 11:00
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
Less than 12 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
2.5
Slab thickness
30cm
Slab width
300m
Run length
500m
Avalanche Character
  • Deep persistent slab
Trigger type
Natural
Start zone aspect
  • E
Start zone elevation band
  • Alpine
Start zone incline
30°
Weak layer burial date
Friday, October 26, 2018
Weak layer crystal type
  • Depth hoar
  • Facets
Crust near weak layer
Yes
Wind exposure
Lee slope
Vegetation cover
Open slope