Cowboy Ridge

Map for Mountain Information Network report: Cowboy Ridge

Information

Avalanche date/time
Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 10:00
Estimated occurrence time of avalanche
Less than 12 hours ago
Number of avalanches in this report
1
The size of avalanche
2
Slab thickness
50cm
Slab width
150m
Run length
100m
Avalanche Character
  • Storm slab
Trigger type
Natural
Start zone aspect
  • NW
Start zone elevation band
  • Treeline
Start zone elevation
1,900m
Start zone incline
35°
Weak layer burial date
Friday, January 24, 2020
Weak layer crystal type
  • Storm snow
Crust near weak layer
Yes
Wind exposure
Lee slope
Vegetation cover
Open slope