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Avalanche: Cornice Ridge

Observer Name
Nick Benoit, Matt Barry
Observation Date
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Avalanche Date
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Region
Logan » Logan River » Tony Grove » Cornice Ridge
Location Name or Route
Cornice Ridge Area
Elevation
9,400'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
1,500'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
Several crowns were visible from Beaver Mountain this morning from the past storm cycle. This one was looking south towards cornice ridge / tony grove area. We are unsure when this and many other naturals occurred, late Sunday 12-3 or overnight...?
Comments
Matt B also saw the natural activity from Beaver and sent these pictures.
Coordinates