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Avalanche: Microwave

Observer Name
R
Observation Date
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Microwave
Location Name or Route
Microwave
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
West
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Depth
6"
Width
25'
Vertical
200'
Snow Profile Comments
New snow in the past 3 days, warming and probable lack of overnight re-freeze.
Comments
Intentionally triggered during a ski cut. Ran roughly 200'. Not deep for a burial, but would've ruined your day if you got carried into a tree
Coordinates