Observer Name
Logan J
Observation Date
Friday, January 8, 2016
Avalanche Date
Friday, January 8, 2016
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Toledo Bowl
Location Name or Route
Toledo Face
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
Southeast
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
10"
Width
Unknown
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
Thought Toledo would be a good option this morning. Lots of people had similar thoughts. Roughly 50 vert from the ridge had some cracks shoot run 20' or so while putting in the track. Dropped into the face as others went to the chute. Winds were stronger than I thought they would be. I would say in the 15-20 mph range. After dropping into the face, noticed what appeared to be a natural. I believe it ran last night, but I am not certain. Visibility was very poor and we were unable to see anything in regards to width or length. We did not inspect it, but I assume it ran on the new snow/old snow interface. Still lots of rocks just under snow surface on Toledo. No photos as they wouldn't come out on the phone.
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