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Avalanche: Mt. Magog, South Ridge

Observer Name
weed
Observation Date
Sunday, February 12, 2023
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Mt. Magog, South Ridge
Location Name or Route
South Ridge of Magog, Cornice
Elevation
9,300'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
50'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
I observed this natural avalanche from the Magog Flats below it. Appears to have been cornice fall triggered, likely during the windy squall on Feb 8. Estimated depth of three feet indicating likely failed on late Jan PWL, same layer that the 1/29 Magog avalanche failed on...
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