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Avalanche: Mitton Peak

Observer Name
Weed
Observation Date
Friday, February 23, 2024
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
Region
Logan » Wellsville Mountain Wilderness » Rattlesnake Canyon » Mitton Peak
Location Name or Route
Rattlesnake, Mitton Peak
Elevation
7,000'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
2'
Width
200'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
I observed a few natural avalanches of storm snow in Rattlesnake and off the east and NE sides of Mitton Peak. (Photos from 2-25-24)
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