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Avalanche: Silver Fork Headwall

Observer Name
Ivar Lovik
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Silver Fork » Silver Fork Headwall
Location Name or Route
Silver Fork Headwall
Elevation
9,900'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
32°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Depth
2.5'
Width
60'
Vertical
350'
Comments
Intentionally cut off a cornice, which triggered the avalanche. The slab went to the ground and the glide plane was looking sugary. Forecaster note: The slope is steeper than 32 degrees, at least on some portion.
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