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Avalanche: Toms Hill

Observer Name
Ambler
Observation Date
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mill D North » Toms Hill
Location Name or Route
Tom's Hill (adjacent)
Elevation
9,000'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
8"
Width
40'
Vertical
50'
Comments
Intentional cornice drop triggered a small wind slab.
Comments
Active wind loading
Coordinates