Observer Name
Will
Observation Date
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Avalanche Date
Sunday, February 2, 2025
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Willows
Location Name or Route
Willow subridge
Elevation
9,300'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
12"
Width
50'
Vertical
20'
Comments
Rapidly loading cornice popped off and triggered a wind slab which slumped down into low angle terrain. Strong winds moving the heavy snow without much thought. Regrown cornice failed again with a little nudge.
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