Observer Name
Weed
Observation Date
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, March 3, 2015
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Hells Kitchen
Location Name or Route
Hells Kitchen, Steam Mill #2
Elevation
8,900'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
10"
Width
70'
Vertical
400'
Comments
I saw this natural activity from across Franklin Basin. Actually at least three separate soft slab avalanches, which likely released around the same time during a period of heavy snowfall this morning.
Comments
The west wind wasn't all that strong overnight, and many slopes were spared the effects of drifting. But, significant drifting did occur in some areas like the Beaver Mountain saddle where I found 3' deep drifts of fresh snow.
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