Lesser Flute

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Lesser Flute

Information

Avalanche date/time
Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 15:05
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
From 12 to 24 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
1
Slab thickness
50cm
Slab width
50m
Run length
75m
Avalanche Character
  • Cornice with slab
  • Persistent slab
Trigger type
Skier
Trigger subtype
Remote
Remote trigger distance
40m
Start zone aspect
  • N
Start zone elevation band
  • Treeline
Start zone elevation
1,950m
Start zone incline
35°
Weak layer crystal type
  • Facets
Crust near weak layer
Yes
Wind exposure
Lee slope