Observation Date
Monday, January 8, 2024
Avalanche Date
Monday, January 8, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » west porter
Location Name or Route
West Porter
Elevation
9,200'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
14"
Width
60'
Comments
Traversing across slope and triggered new snow soft slab. Relatively slow moving and was easily able to avoid be carried. That being stated, definitely a sign of what is coming our way. Always nice to get a "free" reminder!
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