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Avalanche: Farmington Lakes

Observer Name
Casey Pastrana
Observation Date
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Region
Ogden » Farmington Canyon » Farmington Lakes
Location Name or Route
Farmington Lakes
Elevation
8,500'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
21"
Width
300'
Comments
Snowmobiler was side hilling at the base when the slab broke up top, snowmobiler was able to turn out and wasn't carried by any snow.