UDOT PLANNED AVALANCHE CLOSURES!!

Avalanche: Box Elder Peak

Observer Name
Ron Garrison
Observation Date
Saturday, February 2, 2013
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 1, 2013
Region
Logan » Little Bear » Pine Canyon » Box Elder Peak
Location Name or Route
Near Box Elder Peak
Elevation
9,000'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
Unknown
Width
Unknown
Vertical
Unknown
Comments

Ron spotted this fresh natural slab release from Wellsville Saturday (2-2) in the morning and confirmed with binoculars. Likely a natural, with the slope overloaded from the winds on Friday. I'll try to find a break in the fog and have a look today....

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