Avalanche: Franklin Basin

Observer Name
Weed
Observation Date
Monday, December 30, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, December 29, 2024
Region
Logan » Southeast Idaho » Franklin Basin
Location Name or Route
Bowl North of Wilderness Peak
Elevation
9,100'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
500'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
A 3rd party reported a large avalanche north of Wilderness Peak, south of Competition Hill. We were unable to see the avalanche this afternoon from Franklin Basin due to poor visibility as a cloud bank obscured the high peaks. We are unsure of the exact location and dimensions..
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