Cornice Failure

Quick report

gilian ยท Feb 7, 2026

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Avalanche

Run Length
400
Slab Width
50
Trigger Type
natural
Wind Exposure
leeSlope
Avalanche Size
3
Slab Thickness
50
Start Zone Aspect
E
Vegetation Cover
openSlope
Start Zone Incline
45
Avalanche Character
corniceWithSlab, looseDry
Number Of Avalanches
1
Start Zone Elevation
2950
Runout Zone Elevation
2550
Avalanche Observation
12hrsAgo
Start Zone Elevation Band
alp
Avalanche Occurrence Datetime
2026-02-06T18:33:00.000Z

Cornice failure triggered a dry loose and storm slab avalanche. The cornice collapsed due to warm weather and morning radiation on East facing slope.