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Avalanche: Ogden

Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Tuesday, September 3, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, December 4, 2004
Region
Ogden
Location Name or Route
All Areas
Elevation
9,100'
Aspect
North
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Depth
12"
Width
40'
Vertical
40'
Comments
  • Ben Lomond- north facing- skier triggered soft slab avalanche failing on buried facets and surface hoar
  • Snowbasin Backcountry terrain- northeast facing natural soft slab wind-drifted snow avalanche failing on weak surface snow
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