Observer Name
Bruce Tremper
Observation Date
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Avalanche Date
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » White Pine Canyon » South Monitor
Location Name or Route
South Monitor
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
400'
Comments
This avalanche looked like it ran naturally overnight and was probably triggered by a cornice fall. It was about 2' deep and 300-400' wide. I suspect there are many other lingering problems out there just waiting for a thump.
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