Avalanche

Avalanche: Dugway

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Avalanche

Slab Width
24 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
46 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Start Zone Aspect
West
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
1829 m

A natural avalanche hit crossed and closed Highway 89 in Logan Canyon early this morning. A vehicle was involved, but cercomstances are unclear at this time. The canyon remains closed this afternoon as UDOT assesses the avalanche hazard.

The slab avalanche of wind-drifted snow occurred on a west-facing slope at around 6000' in elevation.

https://x.com/brian_schnee/status/1745878397916701146?s=20

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