Avalanche: Mineral Fork

Observer Name
James
Observation Date
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 6, 2026
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mineral Fork
Location Name or Route
Mineral Fork
Elevation
9,300'
Aspect
West
Trigger
Unknown
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Depth
12"
Width
20'
Comments
Came across three wet slides large enough to bury someone on the western aspects of mineral fork. I assumed this happened on Friday February 6th from the warm temps. No visible tracks above them therefore can’t conclude a skier triggered them
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