Observer Name
Ryan Choi
Observation Date
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Avalanche Date
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Region
Logan » Providence Canyon
Location Name or Route
Providence Canyon, Big Baldy
Elevation
7,800'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
6"
Width
40'
Vertical
200'
Comments
Easy to initiate wet slabs on steep slopes this afternoon. New snow became heavy with the afternoon sun, and released on the old snow layer. We triggered several small sluff slides in addition to the large wet slide. Most seemed to run about 30-50ft before stopping.
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