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Avalanche: Providence Quarry

Observer Name
Wolford
Observation Date
Friday, March 17, 2023
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Region
Logan » Providence Canyon » Lower Providence Canyon » Providence Quarry
Location Name or Route
Providence Canyon, Quarry (north side of canyon)
Elevation
6,800'
Aspect
South
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Wet grains
Depth
12"
Width
250'
Vertical
350'
Comments
As this was on a south facing slope, it doesn't really fit in, with most of the other natural activity that occurred with Wednesday's rain on northerly facing slopes.
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