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Avalanche: Oscar Mayer

Observer Name
weed, pagnucco
Observation Date
Thursday, February 8, 2024
Avalanche Date
Monday, February 5, 2024
Region
Logan » Logan Dry Canyon » Oscar Mayer
Location Name or Route
Logan Dry, Oscar Mayer
Elevation
9,000'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
2'
Width
150'
Vertical
800'
Snow Profile Comments
CT 24 Q2, ECTN 26 @ 179 cms... Pit was 30' east of avalanche flank
Comments
We came across a good-sized and pretty deep pile of debris from a large hard slab avalanche that likely occurred due to drifting from strong south winds. We felt comfortable climbing up through the debris to near the top of Oscar Mayer. We could still see parts of the blown-in crown at about 9000' in elevation.
Comments
This photo was taken from the DB bowl area on 2-11-24.
We've revised the likely date after discussing the avalanche with a local skier who was up in the area on 2-3-24 and did not see it. Strong winds blowing from the south were recorded overnight and the morning of February 5.Paige and Toby
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