Observer Name
UAC Staff & Powder Mountain
Observation Date
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Avalanche Date
Monday, January 5, 1998
Region
Ogden » Powder Mountain
Location Name or Route
Powder Mountain
Elevation
7,800'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Depth
4'
Width
300'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
- 1/5 Timberline- ski cut triggered avalanche failing on facets near the ground. Heavily treed terrain
- 1/6- Ski cuts triggered several new snow avalanches on lower angle slopes
