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Avalanche: West Porter

Observer Name
GM
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Porter Fork » West Porter
Location Name or Route
West Porter
Elevation
9,700'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Dry Loose
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
Unknown
Comments
Observed this natural from the top of West Porter Fork around 9am looking towards the NE aspect of 9776. This was the most notable of others of smaller size observed while traveling in the upper reaches of PF West of similar character likely occurring overnight or early this morning on the new snow/windboard interface
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