Observer Name
kory
Observation Date
Monday, February 25, 2019
Avalanche Date
Monday, February 25, 2019
Region
Ogden » North Ogden Canyon » North Ogden Divide
Location Name or Route
North Ogden Divide
Elevation
6,700'
Aspect
Southeast
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
12"
Width
100'
Vertical
350'
Caught
1
Carried
1
Snow Profile Comments
The avalanche appears to have failed on thin weak layer consisting of small-grained, near surface facets, and it ran on the Valentines Day rain-crust.
Comments
[Forecaster comment - An experienced rider intentionally triggered this avalanche with a ski cut on an East-facing aspect that had been wind-loaded from west/southwesterly winds. They were somewhat surprised the slide broke above them, and fortunately ended up skiing out of the slide. Wind drifts that have formed since late Saturday are sitting on top of weaker snow, and these drifts may be triggered remotely, as well as breaking well above you. Visit ogdenavalanche.org for a personal narrative about this incident. The red line in the photo indicates the position of the ski cut, and the green line shows where they were carried in the slide before being able to ski out of it. Photos from ogdenavalanche.org]
