Observer Name
Luke and Tony
Observation Date
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Emma Ridges
Location Name or Route
Flagstaff/Emma's
Elevation
Unknown
Aspect
Southeast
Trigger
Snowboarder
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Dry Loose
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow
Depth
8"
Width
20'
Vertical
20'
Comments
Plenty of small releases, I triggered one remotely on a cornice while skinning up Flagstaff ridge, wind was blowing at the perfect speed (10 to 20 mph) for transport N/NE. Wind slabs not as reactive as we expected but there were some beautiful cornices forming on North aspects. Should be nice and reactive tomorrow.
Triggered a couple small storm slabs, not much energy nor did they run too far but it was coming down when we exited and went down the canyon. Tomorrow will be touchy.