Observer Name
weed
Observation Date
Monday, February 27, 2023
Avalanche Date
Monday, February 27, 2023
Region
Logan » Green Canyon » Green Canyon Mouth
Location Name or Route
Green Canyon Mouth, TH access rd. North Logan
Elevation
6,400'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
200'
Vertical
1,250'
Snow Profile Comments
A dug a pit nearby but not as high as the starting zone. I found a couple suspect buried persistent weak layers of sugary faceted snow.
Comments
A fresh avalanche was apparent this afternoon, quite visible from the north with brief clearing... It came down and stopped in the flats pretty close to the road accessing Green Canyon TH. I noticed some branches and brush in the debris pile. It was caused by rapid loading of heavy accumulations and drifting from strong southwest winds.
Comments
Although I didn't want to go up and examine the actual avalanche, I did dig a test pit on a nearby north facing slope. I found a couple layers of very weak and moist sugary faceted snow.
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