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Avalanche: Argenta

Observer Name
Russ Costa
Observation Date
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 16, 2022
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Kessler Peak » Argenta
Location Name or Route
Argenta Area
Elevation
8,000'
Aspect
Northwest
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Wet grains
Depth
6"
Width
150'
Comments
Very wet snow at mid elevations, leading to wet loose and wet slab activity, even on northerly protected slopes this morning.
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