Avalanche: Dougs Drop

Observer Name
Robertson
Observation Date
Monday, January 15, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Silver Fork » Dougs Drop
Location Name or Route
Upper Meadow Chutes/Doug’s Drop
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
2,500'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
Took a walk around TLP and was able to see a decent slide in Silver Fork. I'd imagine Solitude folks would have a better view but seemed to be connected from the Upper Meadows around to Doug's Drop or maybe further.
Comments
Also glassed a connected slide around Butler Basin's south facing terrain
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