Avalanche: Silver Fork Headwall

Observer Name
Joey
Observation Date
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, February 18, 2026
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Silver Fork » Silver Fork Headwall
Location Name or Route
Silverfork headwall/west bowl
Elevation
9,900'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
20"
Width
100'
Comments
Pole planted a sensitve cornice It fell, triggered pocket 20' down slope
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