Observer Name
BrianJ/UAC Staff
Observation Date
Monday, January 15, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » 1000 Springs
Location Name or Route
Mill Creek Canyon Road Alexander Basin Trailhead, thousand springs west
Elevation
7,600'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
Unknown
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
Small slide over Millcreek Canyon Road just past the Alexander Basin Trailhead. It would have been enough to injure if it swept you into a tree, but not enough to bury. I usually think of Millcreek Canyon Road as a generally safe area, but with the snowpack in such bad shape right now, that may not be the case. Even though the road is low angle, there are potential hazards above the road to think about.
Comments
Kelly and Staples visited this area as well. There were many small slides near the creek as well.
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