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Avalanche: Shumway Canyon

Observer Name
Toby Weed
Observation Date
Thursday, March 10, 2022
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Region
Logan » Wellsville Mountain Wilderness » Shumway Canyon
Location Name or Route
South Fork, Shumway Canyon, Wellsville Mountain Wilderness
Elevation
8,700'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
500'
Vertical
500'
Comments
Seen from a distance, so can only estimate the size
Coordinates