Observer Name
Toby Weed
Observation Date
Monday, February 4, 2013
Avalanche Date
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Mt. Magog
Location Name or Route
Mt. Magog, South Ridge
Elevation
9,200'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
100'
Vertical
450'
Comments
I spotted a fresh natural avalanche off the South Ridge of Mt Magog from below on February 4. It looked like it ran yesterday, triggered by a cornice fall. The slope is due east facing, and it's quite possible the cornice fall was caused by solar warming....
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