Avalanche: Yellow Jacket

Observer Name
Grant B
Observation Date
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 6, 2021
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Yellow Jacket
Location Name or Route
Yellow Jacket trees
Elevation
9,200'
Aspect
Northwest
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
100'
Comments
Was surprised to come across a major slide at the top of Yellow jacket trees that appears to have been triggered naturally some time on the 5th. Windslab broke at the top of the drainage and ran the length of the upper slope taking out a good deal of trees on its way. Didn't get a chance to investigate the crown so my measurements are guesses. Think I might be underestimating the size of this one.
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