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Observer Name
Jake Barnett
Observation Date
Friday, February 3, 2023
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 3, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mineral Fork
Location Name or Route
Mineral Fork
Elevation
9,700'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Depth
12"
Width
5'
Carried
1
Snow Profile Comments
Wind loading over rocks
Comments
Multiple avalanches occurred around 12 PM today as temperatures rapidly rose.