Observer Name
Staples
Observation Date
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Avalanche Date
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Emigration Canyon » Lookout Peak
Location Name or Route
Lookout Peak
Elevation
8,400'
Aspect
South
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Depth
18"
Width
100'
Comments
Spotted this natural avalanche in the distance. Looked reasonably fresh, so it at least happened near the end of snowfall either late Wed or early Thurs.
Estimated dimensions 100' wide and maybe 1.5' deep.
Based on watching the weather and wind transport, I suspect it was cross loaded but don't know for sure. See the second photo of winds transporting snow on the low elevation peaks next to the SL valley.
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