Avalanche

Avalanche: Salt Lake

UAC StaffSalt Lake
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Slope Angle
36°

Avalanche

Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Explosive
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Start Zone Elevation
3048 m

3 avalanches intentionally triggered with explosives on south- southeast facing aspects. Triggered above the highway and at ski areas. All avalanches failed on wet faceted crystals.