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Observer Name
Daniel Turner
Observation Date
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Region
Logan » Southeast Idaho » Bloomington Canyon
Location Name or Route
Bloomington Canyon
Elevation
8,500'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Sympathetic Release
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
12"
Width
30'
Vertical
150'
Comments
Observed a number of soft slab avalanches failing on the new snow interface. All appeared to be on steep rocky slopes.
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