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Avalanche: West Willow

Observer Name
John Mletschnig
Observation Date
Friday, December 18, 2020
Avalanche Date
Friday, December 18, 2020
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Willows » West Willow
Location Name or Route
West Willow
Elevation
9,400'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
100'
Vertical
300'
Comments
Two slides observed in NE facing West Willow. No ski tracks in the area. Slides did not appear to have been snowed over and likely went toward end of precip. event.
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