Avalanche

Avalanche: Dugway

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Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Slab Width
9 m
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
30 m
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Slab Thickness
38 cm
Start Zone Aspect
West
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Start Zone Elevation
1798 m

Loose wet avalanche occurred at the Dugway during a period of warming temps and rainfall. Observed numerous other loose wet slides in mid canyon hitting the river.