Observer Name
weed
Observation Date
Monday, December 21, 2020
Avalanche Date
Monday, December 21, 2020
Region
Logan » Franklin Basin » Hells Kitchen » Steam Mill #3
Location Name or Route
Hell's Kitchen, Steam Mill #3
Elevation
9,000'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
42°
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
16"
Width
40'
Vertical
400'
Snow Profile Comments
Profile is from nearby but in low angled terrain above slide path.
Comments
Observed a couple natural avalanches in the nice bowl below Steam Mill #3. The most recent was quite fresh. Must have occurred overnight or early this morning. Recent wind loading and perhaps a cornice-fall triggered it.
Comments
Solstice light and rime ice in the trees at upper elevations on Steam Mill #3
Coordinates