Edge Peak

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Edge Peak

Information

Avalanche date/time
Saturday, January 16, 2021 at 11:10
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
More than 48 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
2 to 5
The size of avalanche
3
Avalanche Character
  • Cornice with slab
Trigger type
Natural
Start zone aspect
  • NE
Start zone elevation band
  • Treeline
Start zone elevation
1,200m
Vegetation cover
Open slope

Comments

Multiple full-depth avalanche scars on steep NE aspect of Edge Peak as well as glide cracks and perched blocks of snow still barely hanging on