Observer Name
Hardesty, Wilson, Trenbeath, Torrey
Observation Date
Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Avalanche Date
Monday, December 31, 2018
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Hogum » Airplane Peak
Location Name or Route
Airplane Peak
Elevation
10,800'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Depth
2.5'
Width
80'
Comments
Noted three pockets of snow that stepped to the ground from (likely) the New Year's Eve wind event. Possibly repeater but unknown. Dimensions are estimates. Photo credit (Bo Torrey)
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