Observer Name
UDOT
Observation Date
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Flagstaff Gully
Location Name or Route
Flagstaff Gully
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
Southeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Depth
14"
Width
100'
Vertical
1,250'
Comments
This avalanche had an unknown trigger which could be attributed to the rock pile above the starting zone. It started as a loose wet point release that entrained more snow eventually depositing 15-'20' of wet debris on the mining road above the town town of Alta.
Based upon the gouging, long running wet slide in Flagstaff on the afternoon of March 20th, please use cautious consideration when traveling or skiing above roadways, structures, other people.
Based upon the gouging, long running wet slide in Flagstaff on the afternoon of March 20th, please use cautious consideration when traveling or skiing above roadways, structures, other people.
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