Text Box: 3-28-08, Cornice Ridge
natural cornice fall triggered wind slabs from 3-27-08


From a distance to the north we could see evidence of natural avalanche activity on Cornice Ridge.  These soft wind slabs were triggered on 3-27-08 by cornice falls.  The huge cornices in the region present an obvious danger, especially when its windy or warm.


Here's a nicer shot of a partially buried shallow crown from a natural wind slab release under a rock outcropping above the boiler.  The avalanche is typical of the storm, similar to several others observed near by.