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Avalanche: Dugway

Observer Name
Pagnucco
Observation Date
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Region
Logan » Logan Canyon » Dugway
Location Name or Route
Logan Canyon Dugway
Elevation
6,200'
Aspect
West
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Wet grains
Depth
Unknown
Width
Unknown
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
The avalanche occurred during a period of heavy precipitaion (rain) and above freezing temperatures.
Comments
The natural avalanche crossed both lanes of the highway and deposited aroud four feet of snow on the inside lane. Logan canyon was closed this morning so crews could clean up the mess, but it was reopened around 8:00 since rainfall had diminished and temperatures were dropping.
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