Observer Name
B Markle
Observation Date
Monday, December 12, 2022
Avalanche Date
Monday, December 12, 2022
Region
Salt Lake » Parleys Canyon » Summit Park
Location Name or Route
Summit Park
Elevation
7,200'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Unknown
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
50'
Vertical
10'
Comments
Looks like this slope avalanched naturally during the storm, potentially on the November dry spell layer. Saw it from road while driving in Summit Park and didn't have time to check it out more closely. I'd estimate it's a ~40 degree slope, due North, around 7200 ft. Plough had already cleared any debris that may have reached the road. Just a clear red flag of how sensitive the snowpack is to the new load right now.
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