Avalanche: Snake Creek

Observer Name
B
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Avalanche Date
Monday, January 5, 2026
Region
Salt Lake » Snake Creek
Location Name or Route
Snake Creek/Sunset/Corner Pocket
Elevation
10,400'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
250'
Vertical
300'
Comments

Widespread Dry Loose in many locations. The slab avalanches pictured appeared to release on facets on top of the rain crust and did not step down. Also saw a large Soft Slab in the V Tree.

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