Avalanche: Summit Park

Observer Name
Mike Scarpulla
Observation Date
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Avalanche Date
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Region
Salt Lake » Parleys Canyon » Summit Park
Location Name or Route
Summit Park water tower embankment
Elevation
7,500'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Skier
Depth
16"
Width
10'
Comments
Wind deposition from new storm on depth hoar in north facing trees glades. spotty cracking/settling on ski run but avoided steeps. Dumped snow from above down onto embankment behind water tower which was wind loaded and very steep and it ran to ground taking old sugar and this wetish storm snow together. 20ish ft slope produced debris pile 3-4 ft deep. so any steep sections or roll overs in the trees could go tomorrow or following days especially with more deposition overnight. Best to avoid steeps and terrain trap gullies in the north facing trees for now.
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