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Avalanche: Mary Ellen

Observer Name
B
Observation Date
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, December 31, 2019
Region
Provo » American Fork » Mary Ellen Gulch
Location Name or Route
American Fork East Twin into Mary Ellen Gulch
Elevation
10,800'
Aspect
Southeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Dry Loose
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
5"
Width
50'
Vertical
700'
Comments
Multiple Dry Loose Avalanches off the American Fork East Twin with aspects ranging from SW to SE. They appeared to natural during the evening on 20191230 or during the early morning hours on 20191231. Size estimated at D1.5, and very long running.
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