Avalanche: Scotts Bowl

Observer Name
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Observation Date
Friday, December 20, 2013
Avalanche Date
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Scotts Bowl
Location Name or Route
Scotts Bowl
Elevation
9,700'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
12"
Width
50'
Vertical
600'
Comments

This avalanche in Scotts Bowl looks like it started out as a new snow slide and then stepped down into older facets about half track, down in the trees. Must have occurred yesterday.