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Avalanche: Cascade Ridge

Observer Name
Woody
Observation Date
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Avalanche Date
Sunday, December 3, 2023
Region
Provo » Cascade Ridge
Location Name or Route
South Coulior
Elevation
10,500'
Aspect
West
Slope Angle
38°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
20"
Width
1,000'
Vertical
1,750'
Comments
Avalanches wrapped from NW - WSW faces. More northerly faces failed in weak faceted snow, while the more westerly faces involved new snow failing above a crust.
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