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Avalanche: Ben Lomond

Observer Name
Brett
Observation Date
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Region
Ogden » Ben Lomond
Location Name or Route
Bailey Spring
Elevation
8,600'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
6'
Width
100'
Comments
Observed a natural slide that occurred sometime before midday 3 Jan. The slide ripped to the ground (photo/viewers right) on the Northeast end and stepped up to a buried crust/layer (photo/viewers left). The crown was on the steep/headwall where snow blowing off the saddle would be dropped. 6 feet of depth was a guess, there didn't appear to be a safe way to approach the crown. Another natural slide on the saddle/headwall further North was also observed.
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