Observer Name
JP
Observation Date
Monday, January 15, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Big Water » Freds Birthday Run
Location Name or Route
Fred's Birthday Run
Elevation
9,000'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
33°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
100'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
Several avalanches on Fred's Birthday Run and east-facing Big Water Gulch, presumably triggered by wind loading and likely stepping down to the December Drought Layer. The upper east facing part of the slide path was actively reloading around 1pm on 1-15.
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