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Avalanche: Cascade Ridge

Observer Name
Woody
Observation Date
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Avalanche Date
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Region
Provo » Cascade Ridge
Location Name or Route
Big Bowl 2
Elevation
10,500'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
39°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3.5'
Width
2,500'
Vertical
1,000'
Comments
Lookers right half of Big Bowl 2 avalanched earlier in storm with some lower pockets stepping down where graupel pools had formed. Lookers left half of Big Bowl 2 avalanched later in storm cycle on across the steeper and rockier head wall.
Coordinates