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Avalanche: Patsy Marly

Observer Name
Noel Stewart
Observation Date
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Grizzly Gulch » Patsy Marly
Location Name or Route
Patsy Marley
Elevation
9,600'
Aspect
Southwest
Trigger
Skier
Depth
20"
Width
45'
Comments
Patsy Marley party of one about 13:30. There were very high winds at least 40 MPH+ The snow pack initially seemed stable until getting on steeper aspects. A ski cut triggered slid that went about 300 to 400 ft. After seeing very unstable conditions that I would estimate as considerable danger and running easily- Thereafter I ski cut everything before proceeding -- seemed everything was running. In my estimation if you just dropped in you would get swept down and dangerous outcome possible -- even burial. Otherwise what wasn't sliding or some you could ski the sloughing was pretty nice pow turning conditions. Just wonder with new snow coming if this will settle out at all? Would be careful proceed with caution.
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