Observer Name
Brian Head Ski Patrol
Observation Date
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Avalanche Date
Saturday, January 23, 2021
Region
Southwest » Brian Head Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Brian Head Backcountry
Elevation
10,500'
Aspect
Northwest
Trigger
Skier
Depth
10"
Width
20'
Comments
Brian Head Ski Patrol triggered or witnessed a total of 4 small avalanches in the backcountry and one small inbounds avalanche after receiving 8" of new snow last weekend. Most broke to the ground with 8" slab on top of 8 to 12" of depth hoar. Narrow width 5 to 20 ft wide mostly in the Devo's Pitch area. The small inbounds avalanche was patrol triggered on Sister's pitch near Wild Ride.