Observer Name
Kelly, Thompson
Observation Date
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Avalanche Date
Saturday, December 10, 2022
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Monitors » West Monitor
Location Name or Route
West Monitor
Elevation
9,900'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Unknown
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
12"
Width
150'
Vertical
400'
Comments
Active south wind loading. West monitor looked to have slid naturally prior to our arrival on the Park City Ridgeline. New wind drifted snow covered over the blocks and bed surface. Average crown face depth was 6-8". Skiers right side closer to 12" deep.
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