Observer Name
WDeutschlander
Observation Date
Friday, January 9, 2026
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 9, 2026
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Squaretop
Location Name or Route
Squaretop
Elevation
9,400'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Unknown
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Surface Hoar
Depth
12"
Width
60'
Comments
Dimensions and weak layer are conjecture...as is the timing - may have occurred overnight Thursday into Friday morning...or just Friday morning. Looks as if a natural cornice fall may have triggered the avalanche.
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