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Avalanche: West Bowl

Observer Name
Steve
Observation Date
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Silver Fork » West Bowl
Location Name or Route
Down and Out
Elevation
9,700'
Aspect
Northwest
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
18"
Width
70'
Comments
Saw a naturally triggered slide from across West Bowl. Looks like dry loose from above triggered it on some shallower rocks. We were able to easily break off the cornices on the ridge, but didn't produce any results.
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