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Avalanche: Soapstone

Observer Name
Manship
Observation Date
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Avalanche Date
Sunday, March 5, 2023
Region
Uintas » Soapstone
Location Name or Route
Soapstone
Elevation
8,400'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Comments
Noted some small avalanches at lower elevations that seemed like they broke during the storm overnight. These avalanches where likey storm slab avalanches that broke within the new snow from a density change. The photo is of one near the Soapstone trailhead. I saw some other very small ones along the road cuts south of the trailhead.
Riding conditions where excellent. Over a foot of new snow. There was greenhousing diluting the day and snow was slightly heavier on top.
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