Observer Name
Daniel Turner
Observation Date
Saturday, February 16, 2019
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 15, 2019
Region
Ogden » Ogden Canyon » Wheeler Creek
Location Name or Route
Wheeler Cr
Elevation
5,300'
Aspect
West
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Wet grains
Depth
15"
Width
30'
Comments
Two avalanched were observed in close proximity in wheeler Cr. both occurred on 20190215.
1) WS-N-R4/D1-O @ 5225' failed on old snow at 22.5" 30'Wx60'Lx15"Deep
2) WS-N-R4/D1.5-O @ 5361' failed on old snow at 22.5" 31'Wx145'Lx15"Deep, Debris average depth is 53" deep
It is interesting to note that there is 7.75 inches of water in 37.5" of snow. Rain event and warming temperatures lead to a number of natural avalanches in the Ogden area.
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