Observer Name
weed
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 18, 2019
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Castle Rock
Location Name or Route
Castle Rock
Elevation
9,600'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
1,500'
Vertical
800'
Comments
I found evidence of a very large natural avalanche in Castle Rock near Naomi Peak. It was a few days old, having likely occurred on 1/18. The crown and huge debris pile was blow-in by drifting snow.
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