Observer Name
Chester
Observation Date
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Avalanche Date
Thursday, April 14, 2022
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » White Pine » Birthday Chutes
Location Name or Route
Birthday chutes
Elevation
10,800'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
12"
Width
70'
Comments
Main threat today was wind drifted snow.
Talked to a savy skier (might report it) who just intentionally triggered this wind slab nd waas nice enough to warn us about it. think he dropped a small cornice on it or ski cut a baby cornice.
Active wind loading, Drum like feel on feet while approaching, variable crown. Skinner refilling/ on ridge every hr.
Size was small. Moved fast n loose, looked big n fast enough to carry, not bury a person. Ran 200 feet.
Better and safer riding out of wind zone.
Patchy but widespread Slide for life conditions exist in high alpine wind damaged areas.
Greenhouseing heavied up snow a bit@1pm Minor rollerballs. On drive out lcc, Loose wet rollerballs seen on north facing chutes mid elevation.
