Observer Name
Will
Observation Date
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Avalanche Date
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Willows
Location Name or Route
Willow subridge
Elevation
9,300'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
12"
Width
50'
Vertical
20'
Comments
Rapidly loading cornice popped off and triggered a wind slab which slumped down into low angle terrain. Strong winds moving the heavy snow without much thought. Regrown cornice failed again with a little nudge.
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