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Avalanche: Drop in, Drop out

Observer Name
weed
Observation Date
Monday, February 20, 2023
Avalanche Date
Monday, February 20, 2023
Region
Logan » Logan Canyon » Drop in, Drop out
Location Name or Route
Logan Canyon--->Drop in, Drop out
Elevation
8,200'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
150'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
We could see the new natural wind slab avalanche crown from a distance, down by the Logan River near Spring Hollow... I'm betting it ran on a weak layer consisting of small grained faceted snow
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