Avalanche: Meadows 12/22/2010

Observer Name: 
Jim M
Observation Date: 
12/23/2010
Occurrence Date: 
12/22/2010
Occurrence Time: 
Overnight
Region: 
Salt Lake
Big Cottonwood Canyon
Silver Fork
Meadows
Location Name: 
Meadow Chutes/Silver Fork
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Avalanche Characteristics
Elevation: 
9500'
and below
Aspect: 
East
Slope Angle: 
34
Trigger: 
Natural
Avalanche Type: 
Soft Slab
Weak Layer: 
New Snow
Depth (avg): 
unknown
Width: 
Unknown
Vertical: 
Unknown
General Comments

Went up to Meadow Chutes early this morning and spotted some natural activity that probably occurred overnight. Besides the "Roll" (photo) the apron often used as an exit below the "Roll" had slid. Looked to be in the new overnight snow which came in right side up. Both these areas exceed 34 degrees. Our pit showed this overnight snow to be most reactive but not over sensitive or cohesive where we were (top of 1st tube). About 8"-10" of new. We watched slope angles and had no signs of instability up or down. Skied well. I suspect things will settle out pretty quickly. Still would hesitate to jump into anything big for a bit.

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General Comments 2

Photo is not great nor was the visibility. Sorry.


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