Avalanche: White Pine 2/24/2010

Observer Name: 
Quino Gonzalez
Observation Date: 
02/24/2010
Occurrence Date: 
02/24/2010
Occurrence Time: 
Unknown
Region: 
Salt Lake
Little Cottonwood Canyon
White Pine
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Avalanche Characteristics
Elevation: 
10000'
Aspect: 
Northwest
Slope Angle: 
31
Trigger: 
Unknown
Avalanche Type: 
Soft Slab
Depth (avg): 
12"
Width: 
60'
Vertical: 
300'
General Comments

New wind load.  Reported low slope angle would suggest surface hoar but not many folks have found it present in White Pine especially above treeline.

Comments:  Kobernik

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