Observer Name
Eric and Amy Flygare
Observation Date
Friday, February 6, 2015
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 6, 2015
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Cornice Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cornice Ridge
Elevation
9,600'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
2'
Width
100'
Vertical
400'
Comments
We were riding in an area that had a good view of Cornice ridge. Winds were gusting throughout the day moving some snow. At about 2:00PM a cornice broke off the ridge on an ENE facing slope and slid 2/3 the length of Cornice ridge. The cornice released a slab about 100 feet wide. It looked to be a couple feet deep right under the cornice.
We also notice a recent avalanche on an East facing slope along the Naomi trail about 2/3 the way between the lake and Naomi Peak. We were close enough to get any pictures or other details.
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