Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, November 27, 2004
Region
Salt Lake » All areas
Location Name or Route
Park City Ridge/Upper BCC
Elevation
9,700'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
150'
Vertical
400'
Comments
- Reynolds Peak - BCC 9,000' elevation North facing aspect 40° slope Natural avalanche Hard Slab failed on Facets and surface hoar 3' deep x 50' wide x 200' vertical occurred probably in morning
- Upper Snake Creek/Brighton 9600' elevation East-north east 35° slope Human triggered remote avalanche that failed on facets and surface hoar10-20" deep x 200' wide x 400' vertical
- Upper Snake Creek/Brighton 9880' elevation Southeast aspect 37° slope Human triggered remote avalanche that failed on facets and surface hoar 16" deep x 150' wide x 300' vertical
- Radar Love Bowl 9800' elevation Northeast aspect 42° slop Natural Hard Slab avalanche that failed on facets and surface hoar 2.5' deep x 100' wide x 600' vertical Strong wind loading from southerly winds
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