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Avalanche: MacDonalds Draw

Observer Name
M. Dawson
Observation Date
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Avalanche Date
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » MacDonalds Draw
Location Name or Route
MacDonalds
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow
Depth
6"
Width
40'
Vertical
150'
Comments
Several inches of high density snow fell through the day. The sun had peeked out a couple of times, enough for green-housing to set in. This point-release slide was likely caused by a tree-bomb. There appeared to also be a shallow crown, and a two to three foot deposition at the toe.
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