Observer Name
Richie Schumacher
Observation Date
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 23, 2024
Region
Logan » Wellsville Mountain Wilderness » Rattlesnake Canyon
Location Name or Route
South Facing Slopes above Rattlesnake
Elevation
8,400'
Aspect
South
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
200'
Vertical
1,500'
Comments
Not sure when it occurred. But I’m thinking yesterday afternoon or today sometime. I didn’t see it on my way home yesterday so I’m thinking maybe today sometime.
Comments
We're unsure of the date and the failing weak layer of this recent natural avalanche occurrence. I took this photo on 2-25
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