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Avalanche: Mahogany Mountain

Observer Name
Jeremy
Observation Date
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 19, 2022
Region
Provo » Timpanogos » Mahogany Mountain
Location Name or Route
Mahogany Mountain
Elevation
8,700'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
60'
Comments
We did hear some collapsing/ whooshing noises a couple of times prior at lower elevation and remarked how it even startled the dogs.
Heard the same noise again just prior to witnessing the avalanche break and slide about 200' in front of us.