Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Observation Date
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 11, 2017
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Tuscarora
Location Name or Route
Tuscarora
Elevation
10,500'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
39°
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
20"
Width
200'
Vertical
450'
Comments
Noticed this connected pocket in the Tuscarora apron whilst ridge walking in the Brighton Basin. Talking with Patrol, this slab was likely triggered on Saturday afternoon.
Comments
Meanwhile, back in the sun... south facing slopes stayed cold 'til around noon. On the other half of the compass, steep north facing terrain produced long running sluffs, entraining more snow than you might suspect.
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