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Avalanche: Murdock Peak

Observer Name
Brackelsberg
Observation Date
Sunday, January 8, 2023
Avalanche Date
Saturday, January 7, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Park City Ridgeline » Murdock Peak
Location Name or Route
North Murdock - Gus's Shot
Elevation
8,800'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
34°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Depth
6"
Width
70'
Vertical
100'
Comments
This avalanche appears to have been natural in the new snow. It estimated it at about 6" deep. I assume this slide on Friday or Saturday based on wind having blown snow onto the bed surface.
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