Avalanche: Snake Creek

Observer Name
Staples
Observation Date
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Avalanche Date
Thursday, January 11, 2024
Region
Provo » Snake Creek
Location Name or Route
Snake Creek
Elevation
8,000'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
10"
Width
35'
Vertical
30'
Comments
Actual aspect is SE but it is shaded by adjacent terrain and trees so it acts more like an east facing slope or even a due north facing one.
This was snowcat triggered while grooming
Coordinates