Observer Name
Ryan Shea
Observation Date
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Avalanche Date
Monday, December 4, 2023
Region
Salt Lake » Snake Creek
Location Name or Route
Snake Creek / Sunset Peak
Elevation
9,900'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
150'
Comments
Appears to have failed on facets from early snow. Trigger was likely heat from surrounding rocks
Upper start zone above rocks likely triggered lower portion of this slide.
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