Avalanche: Millville Ridgeline

Observer Name
Tim Wolford
Observation Date
Saturday, January 18, 2020
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 17, 2020
Region
Logan » Providence Canyon » Millville Ridgeline
Location Name or Route
Providence Canyon, Millville Ridgeline
Elevation
8,900'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
6'
Width
100'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
Likely occurred during Thursday morning's intense storm. The Avalanche failed on sugary faceted snow near the ground, exposing the rocks. Crown is deeper than about 6' in places
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