Observer Name
weed, pagnucco, UDOT staff
Observation Date
Friday, January 12, 2024
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 12, 2024
Region
Logan » Logan Canyon » Dugway
Location Name or Route
Logan Canyon Dugway
Elevation
6,000'
Aspect
West
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
80'
Vertical
150'
Comments
A natural avalanche hit crossed and closed Highway 89 in Logan Canyon early this morning. A vehicle was involved, but cercomstances are unclear at this time. The canyon remains closed this afternoon as UDOT assesses the avalanche hazard.
The slab avalanche of wind-drifted snow occurred on a west-facing slope at around 6000' in elevation.
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