Observer Name
Snowbird Ski Patrol
Observation Date
Monday, January 30, 2023
Avalanche Date
Monday, January 30, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Superior
Location Name or Route
Little Superior
Elevation
10,400'
Aspect
South
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Depth
Unknown
Width
Unknown
Vertical
1,000'
Comments
This avalanche was observed by Snowbird snow safety while on AM routes. They reported it to UDOT who informed Alta Central. Someone on the ridge triggered the avalanche and it ran down and 2 skiers in the center of Superior had to scamper to avoid involvement.
Comments
Photo below submitted on 1-31 by "Nicholas"
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