Observer Name
weed
Observation Date
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Avalanche Date
Sunday, March 27, 2022
Region
Logan » Wellsville Mountain Wilderness » Shumway Canyon
Location Name or Route
Wellsville Mountain Wilderness, Shumway canyon #2 (as seen from the valley)
Elevation
8,400'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
100'
Vertical
1,250'
Comments
The natural avalanche on the left (as viewed from below) occurred sometime this morning. We photographed the one on the right yesterday afternoon. It is likely that more natural activity will occur in the area.
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