Avalanche: Cornice Ridge, Big Cornice 1/24/2010

Observer Name:

Toby Weed

Observation Date:

01/27/2010

Occurrence Date:

01/24/2010

Occurrence Time:

Unknown

Region:

Logan
Logan River
Tony Grove
Cornice Ridge, Big Cornice

41° 53' 30.7068" N, 111° 39' 42.246" W

Avalanche Characteristics

Elevation:

9400'

Aspect:

North

Northeast

East

and steeper

Slope Angle:

Trigger:

Natural

Avalanche Type:

Hard Slab

Weak Layer:

Facets

Depth (avg):

Width:

1/2 mile

Vertical:

Unknown

Vertical Range:

500' to

700'

Snow Profile

Snow Profile Comments:

Pretty much a continuous crown from Rock Bowl to Big Cornice..... A very widespread natural avalanche event along the ridge...

General Comments

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