Observer Name
JPP
Observation Date
Friday, January 17, 2025
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mineral Fork » East Mineral
Location Name or Route
East Mineral
Elevation
8,900'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Unknown
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Depth
8"
Width
60'
Comments
Observed an avalanche on mid east facing in mineral fork. Probably from additional wind loading in the last day or two. I believe that in ran natural as I saw no ski tracks near it but also could have been a remote trigger. Photo was taken from the top of silver mine meadows.
Looks to be in a similar location to the avalanche in East mineral reported on 1/10. However, we have gotten snow since then so this must be a different avy. Location, elevation, and aspect are loose estimates.
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