Avalanche

Avalanche: South of Snowbasin

UAC Staff/Snowbasin Ski PatrolOgden
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Quick report

Slope Angle
45°

Avalanche

Slab Width
6 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
46 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
137 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2743 m

Natural avalanche occurred in the backcountry near Snowbasin. 4'-5' max depth (2' average) x 20' wide x 150' vertical. Ran full track.