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Avalanche: Thomas Fork

Observer Name
BG
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Neffs » Thomas Fork
Location Name or Route
Thomas Fork
Elevation
9,500'
Aspect
West
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
15"
Width
100'
Comments
Popped out a soft wind slab on a West facing slope that was adjacent to a steeper slope that had gone natural during the recent cycle. Propagated roughly 100ft and into mellower terrain than expected. Ran roughly 200 feet. Able to ski off due to slow speed. Good reminder to be very mindful of convoluted terrain in these conditions.
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