Avalanche: Bloomington Canyon

Observer Name
Daniel Turner
Observation Date
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 3, 2024
Region
Logan » Southeast Idaho » Bloomington Canyon
Location Name or Route
Bloomington Canyon
Elevation
8,800'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Dry Loose
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
12"
Width
80'
Vertical
300'
Comments
A ski cut initiated a large new snow avalanche running 300' on the new snow interface and Melt Freeze crust from recent warm spell. Two identifiable layers were exposed down 6" and 12".