This avalanche broke 18 inches deep and 75 feet wide on a layer of near surface facets that formed 1-2 weeks ago. It occurred on an E aspect around 9200 ft. It was triggered from low angle terrain about 30 feet away from the crown. Remotely triggered avalanches are a clear sign of very unstable conditions. Photo: M. Young
Forecast link: GNFAC Avalanche Advisory for Sat Feb 25, 2012