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Avalanche: Alexander Basin

Observer Name
Josh
Observation Date
Sunday, January 5, 2025
Avalanche Date
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Alexander Basin
Location Name or Route
Alexander basin
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Unknown
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
1,000'
Comments
Large avalanche crown noted on the northeast face of gobblers knob into Alexander basin. Clouds had rolled in, so I wasn't able to get a photo, but crowns wrapped around from close to Alexander basin pass to depth hoar bowl. Looks like it slid on facets/ground.
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