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Avalanche: Central Bear River Range

Observer Name
Toby Weed
Observation Date
Tuesday, December 5, 2017
Avalanche Date
Sunday, December 3, 2017
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Central Bear River Range
Location Name or Route
Widespread Natural Avalanches, SS N O d2 r2
Elevation
8,500'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
125'
Vertical
Unknown
Snow Profile Comments

Crown Profile from East Miller Bowl Ax.

Could not get accurate CT or ECT results due to proximity of avalanche....(ECTN 22 at crown)

Comments

just a couple of the visible avalanche crowns...all bed surfaces covered by about 5" of fresh snow

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