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Avalanche: Temple Fork

Observer Name
Paige Pagnucco
Observation Date
Monday, February 17, 2014
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 15, 2014
Region
Logan » Logan River » Temple Fork
Location Name or Route
Lower Temple Fork
Elevation
6,400'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
17"
Width
100'
Vertical
400'
Comments

There were four natural avalanches In Temple Fork most likely occurring over the weekend. They ranged in size from 40-100' wide and were 1-2' deep. All started just below the cliff band and ran 400' vertical to just above the creek.

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