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Avalanche: Logan Canyon 2/1/2010

Observer Name:

Toby Weed

Observation Date:

02/01/2010

Occurrence Date:

02/01/2010

Occurrence Time:

Overnight

Region:

Logan Canyon
Logan

Avalanche Characteristics

Elevation:

6000'

and below

Aspect:

North

Northeast

East

Northwest

Trigger:

Natural

Avalanche Type:

Soft Slab

Depth (avg):

10"

Depth Range:

8" to

18"

Width:

Unknown

Width Range:

40' to

100'

Vertical:

Unknown

General Comments

We noted several natural avalanches at lower elevations in Logan Canyon, with the most extensive activity on north and northwest facing s

General Comments 2

This is a closer view of a natural avalanche in Red Banks, just above the Logan River. Photoed from Highway 89...