Observer Name
Kobernik
Observation Date
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Willows » West Willow
Location Name or Route
Elevation
9,300'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
8"
Width
300'
Vertical
350'
Comments
Lower density snow was failing under the weight of higher density snow that fell today and was getting transported by moderate southerly winds. New snow measured about 14% which was sitting on lower density snow measuring around 8%. A natural cycle seems to have taken place from around 12pm to 3pm.
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