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Avalanche: Snowbasin Backcountry

Observer Name
Doug Wewer
Observation Date
Monday, April 10, 2023
Avalanche Date
Monday, April 10, 2023
Region
Ogden » Snowbasin Backcountry
Location Name or Route
Mt Ogden
Elevation
8,800'
Aspect
West
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Loose
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Depth
Unknown
Width
Unknown
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
Lots and lots of large rollerballs and wet sluffs visible in most canyons on west side of Mt Ogden. Most likely from both 4/9 and 4/10. Aspects were S, SW, W, NW and N. Elevations ranged from about 7,000 to 9,000 feet. Here's a couple of example photos.
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