Observer Name
CJH
Observation Date
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Silver Fork » East Bowl
Location Name or Route
East Bowl of Silver Fork
Elevation
10,400'
Aspect
West
Trigger
Unknown
Depth
15"
Width
60'
Vertical
150'
Comments
Saw this avalanche while traveling around the east bowl area. Not sure when it occurred. Pretty prime spot: shallow snowpack due to being stripped by wind. SS-U-D1-O-15"
[Forecaster Comment: We received information this avalanche occurred on Wednesday, January 24. Given the depth of the crown (40 cms/15") and comparing it to a snowpit on an adjacent slope, this avalanche likely failed in a faceted layer. Given the ski tracks nearby, it also was likely skier-triggered.]
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