Observer Name
Hayden W
Observation Date
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Avalanche Date
Sunday, February 23, 2025
Region
Uintas » Soapstone » Cold Springs
Location Name or Route
Cold Springs
Elevation
9,600'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Depth
2.5'
Width
175'
Vertical
250'
Comments
While out snowmobiling I came across 2 avalanches. The first is the one I’m reporting as I have photos on it. My group did not see these avalanches trigger, just the aftermath. Based on the high marks of snowmobiles, most likely the trigger.
Location of pictured/reported avalanche: 40.52407, -110.99475
Coordinates of my observation of reported avalanche: 40.5253, -110.9919
Approximate location of second avalanche I spot: 40.53037, -111.00125
This one was within the trees. Trigger most likely snowmobile, saw tracks go into it.
Both very similar aspects and elevation, close in proximity.
Other snow observations - large cornice observed nearby: 40.53196, -111.00318
Coordinates