Avalanche
- Slab Width
- 9 m
- Weak Layer
- Wet grains
- Trigger Type
- Natural
- Avalanche Type
- Wet Loose
- Slab Thickness
- 38 cm
- Start Zone Aspect
- West
- Avalanche Problem
- Wet Snow
- Start Zone Elevation
- 1615 m
Two avalanched were observed in close proximity in wheeler Cr. both occurred on 20190215.
1) WS-N-R4/D1-O @ 5225' failed on old snow at 22.5" 30'Wx60'Lx15"Deep
2) WS-N-R4/D1.5-O @ 5361' failed on old snow at 22.5" 31'Wx145'Lx15"Deep, Debris average depth is 53" deep
It is interesting to note that there is 7.75 inches of water in 37.5" of snow. Rain event and warming temperatures lead to a number of natural avalanches in the Ogden area.