Avalanche: Shumway Canyon

Observer Name
Pagnucco
Observation Date
Tuesday, April 3, 2018
Avalanche Date
Monday, April 2, 2018
Region
Logan » Wellsville Mountain Wilderness » Shumway Canyon
Location Name or Route
Wellsville Mt Wilderness
Elevation
8,700'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
10"
Width
100'
Vertical
200'
Comments

Shallow natural wind slab avalanche likely occurred during 4/2/18 wind event.

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