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Observer Name
Eric Newell, Balls, UAC STAFF (weed)
Observation Date
Sunday, April 9, 2023
Avalanche Date
Sunday, April 9, 2023
Region
Logan » Wellsville Mountain Wilderness » Rattlesnake Canyon » Mitton Peak, N. Ridge
Location Name or Route
Wellsville Mountain Wilderness, Rattlesnake Canyon
Elevation
8,300'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Avalanche Problem
Cornice
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
6'
Width
1,500'
Vertical
2,250'
Comments
A very large natural slab avalanche occurred this morning or overnight. From a distance it looks like it was triggered by a cornice fall. I was very worried that I would find somebody's car at the trailhead, but thankfully there were none....
Eric Newell sent in the photo of the crown of 4-9-23

Brian Balls sent in this picture of the crown on 4-11-23
Comments
Actually, a huge avalanche that is hard to do justice to with just a few photos from afar.
Coordinates