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Avalanche: Hellgate

Observer Name
Zahm
Observation Date
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Hellgate
Location Name or Route
Hellsgate LCC
Elevation
8,700'
Aspect
South
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow
Depth
Unknown
Width
Unknown
Comments
Snow Waterfall. I was standing at the top of the chickadee lift, we noticed the waterfall looking snow coming from the Hellsgate bowl. Did not see anyone on the hill. Nobody got injured just snow. seems kind of early. Normally this happens in March when it's starting to warm more.
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