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Avalanche: River Chutes

Observer Name
Weed
Observation Date
Monday, December 23, 2024
Avalanche Date
Monday, December 23, 2024
Region
Logan » Logan Canyon » Logan River below Temple Fork » River Chutes
Location Name or Route
River Chutes, into Logan River below Temple Fork
Elevation
6,400'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Depth
12"
Width
50'
Vertical
600'
Comments
At least half a dozen wet avalanches occurred this afternoon below Temple Fork in the north-facing terrain above the Logan River due to rain soaking the shallow snow. The avalanches ran off very steep north-facing slopes right into the river. Talk about a classic terrain trap! Fishermen should always avoid the nice pools on this part of the river when rain is saturating the snow above.
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