Observer Name
Trent Meisenheimer
Observation Date
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Region
Salt Lake » Snake Creek
Location Name or Route
Snake Creek, south of Corner Pocket
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
Unknown
Width
200'
Vertical
1,000'
Comments
This avalanche probably released naturally from the strong winds loading the slope as this last storm system exited the state. Looks like it went over the cliff bands and triggered the slope below entraining even more snow. Debris almost made it to the valley floor.
Classic example of an unsupported slope.
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