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
Salt Lake, Ogden, Provo Forecast Region
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
70'
Vertical
200'
Comments
Reports of a large natural avalanche cycle with soft slab avalanches failing on facets and buried surface hoar throughout the Salt Lake, Ogden, and Provo forecast region. These avalanches were noted from November 27-29, 2004 in all areas of the forecast region and noted as widespread occurring during the storm.
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