Avalanche: Mitton Peak

Observer Name
Kory, UAC Staff
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Region
Logan » Wellsville Mountain Wilderness » Rattlesnake Canyon » Mitton Peak
Location Name or Route
Mitton Peak
Elevation
8,400'
Aspect
Southeast
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Depth
2'
Width
200'
Vertical
2,000'
Comments
Seen Tuesday afternoon from Hwy 89/91 in Sardine, an observer noticed a fresh wet slab avalanche running about 3/4 of its full path...
We visited the avalanche site on Wednesday and took a few pix...TW
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