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Avalanche: Big Drift/Skyline Summit

Observer Name
Kobernik/Kendall
Observation Date
Sunday, January 7, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 7, 2024
Region
Skyline » Scofield Reservoir » Gooseberry Creek » Big Drift/Skyline Summit
Location Name or Route
Just west of The Big Drift
Elevation
9,700'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
125'
Vertical
200'
Comments
There were a number of pockets that released along the Skyline Summit on Sunday. They all broke down to the old snow surface which consisists of faceted snow. They ranged from 50 to 125 feet wide and ran 50 to 200 feet vertical. A couple were natural and a couple were triggered from snowplows.
Comments
Natural pockets.
Comments
Snowplow triggered.
Coordinates