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Avalanche: Big Baldy Shoulder

Observer Name
weed
Observation Date
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Region
Logan » Providence Canyon » Big Baldy Shoulder
Location Name or Route
Big Baldy Shoulder
Elevation
8,600'
Aspect
Northwest
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
12"
Width
125'
Vertical
350'
Comments
A recent natural avalanche of wind drifted snow visible from across Cache Valley. The avalanche likely occurred during the day on 3/15/23 due to drifting from southerly winds.
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