Observer Name
Rufus
Observation Date
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, April 14, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Powerhouse Couloirs
Location Name or Route
Powerhouse Couloir
Elevation
8,200'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Depth
Unknown
Width
Unknown
Comments
Driving down canyon from Brighton and happened to come around the corner at just the right time to see a wet slab avalanche gouging Powerhouse couloir wall to wall.
By the time I was able to pull over to observe, the slide had already proceeded into the gully/creek run out and was out of view due to the scrub oak.
The slide had enough volume/power to jump the dog leg near the bottom and pour directly over the cliff as well as the slide path. Bummed I couldn't get my phone out in time to film it. Photo isn't great but you can see what appears to be the crown where the wet slab started 100' or so below the trees.
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