Avalanche: Doughnut Falls

Observer Name
Daniel Thurgood
Observation Date
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Cardiff Fork » Doughnut Falls
Location Name or Route
Donut Falls
Elevation
7,800'
Aspect
West
Slope Angle
30°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
8"
Width
40'
Vertical
100'
Comments
The area directly surrounding Donut Falls appeared very unstable with the new heavy wet snow. Photos were not possible because of the falling snow.
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