Observer Name
Meisenheimer / Champion / Roxbury
Observation Date
Friday, January 12, 2024
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 12, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » No Name Bowl
Location Name or Route
USA Bowl to Park City Ridge Line
Elevation
9,700'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
1,500'
Vertical
900'
Comments
The faceted snow is now buried roughly 2-5' deep, is overloaded, and can no longer support the weight of the new storm snow. The avalanche danger will likely reach extreme with more snow and wind on the way. There is no secret here. Strong snow and strong winds have overloaded a persistent weak layer, and human-triggered avalanches are certain. Deep and dangerous avalanches can and will be triggered on slopes steeper than 30°.
Persistent weak-layer avalanches are responsible for nearly 70% of all avalanche fatalities in Utah. Avoid avalanche terrain. Avoid being on or below any steep slope, as avalanches can run long distances.
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