Avalanche

Avalanche: Lake Desolation

UAC StaffSalt Lake
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Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Slab Width
6 m
Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Start Zone Elevation
2896 m

1'-2' deep failing on a density change within the new snow (stellars). Reports of widespread soft slab new avalanches throughout the Central Wasatch during the same time period.