Avalanche

Avalanche: All Areas

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Avalanche

Slab Width
21 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
61 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer

Reports of a large natural avalanche cycle with soft slab avalanches failing on facets and buried surface hoar throughout the Salt Lake, Ogden, and Provo forecast region. These avalanches were noted from November 27-29, 2004 in all areas of the forecast region and noted as widespread occurring during the storm.