Observer Name
Collett
Observation Date
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Mineral Fork » Santiago Ridge
Location Name or Route
Santiago
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Natural
Depth
12"
Width
300'
Comments
Unsure when this was triggered, but it appeared to have been relatively recent, likely within the last 24 hours of strong westerly winds. Assuming natural trigger since there were no tracks in the area. Slab pulled out two other pockets further down the slope and reached approx 300' wide at debris.
Other observations from Mineral Fork: Moderate winds throughout the day, but snow didn't seem to be transporting much even at ridgelines. Sky was mostly cloudy with periods of intense sun. Lots of wet activity and roller balls from past couple days observed into upper elevations on all aspects aside from north.
Photo is taken from top of East Fork looking across Mineral Fork at Santiago.
