Observer Name
Gagne
Observation Date
Monday, January 8, 2024
Avalanche Date
Monday, January 8, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » White Pine » Spire
Location Name or Route
The Spire - White Pine Gulch
Elevation
8,900'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
150'
Vertical
200'
Comments
A likely natural avalanche on a north aspect on the Spire. The crown was ~45 cms deep and most likely ran on facets. This avalanche likely occurred the morning of Monday, Jan 8 as the debris was fresh.
The soft slab likely formed due to wind-loading, possibly was cross-loaded from northwest winds.
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