Avalanche: Salt Lake

Observer Name
B and Andonis
Observation Date
Sunday, May 8, 2022
Avalanche Date
Saturday, May 7, 2022
Region
Salt Lake
Location Name or Route
North Slide Path Kessler/lawnmower
Elevation
9,400'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
600'
Vertical
1,250'
Comments
This Natural appeared to go either late yesterday afternoon or overnight. Estimate of size is 600 feet wide and ran at least 1200. Significant damage in the mid slope area. Crown appears to at least 4 feet deep and possibly 5 to 6. Photo by Andonis.
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