Observer Name
Michael
Observation Date
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Avalanche Date
Friday, March 30, 2012
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mill B South
Location Name or Route
Mill B South trail below Lake Blanche
Elevation
8,400'
Aspect
West
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Unknown
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Depth
4'
Width
Unknown
Vertical
400'
Comments
While hiking to Lake Blanche I observed this avalanche just below the lake. It appears that the avalanche started in the rocks above (note the fracture line in the snow in picture). The avalanche then propagated down the steep slope leaving a fairly significant deposition pile at its terminus. From my location, it appeared to be perhaps 5 - 10'+ deep (see next pictures). The avalanche likely occurred prior to last weekend's storm as new snow was observable on the avalanche proper.



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