Observer Name
Torrey & Manship
Observation Date
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Avalanche Date
Saturday, January 6, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Mill Creek Canyon » Wilson Fork » Wilson Chutes
Location Name or Route
Wilson Peak
Elevation
9,600'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Dry Loose
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Comments
This same slope avalanched on Dec. 9. Areas where the snowpack is thinner either due to lower snowfall or previous avalanches likely hold weaker snow beneath the new snow than in deeper snowpack areas. ie. prime for repeater avalanches as slab develops.
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