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Avalanche: Hellgate

Observer Name
ASL
Observation Date
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Avalanche Date
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Hellgate
Location Name or Route
West Hellgate area - lower Two Trees?
Elevation
8,900'
Aspect
Southeast
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Wet Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wet Snow
Weak Layer
Wet grains
Depth
18"
Width
70'
Comments
All dimensions, etc are estimates. Trigger was likely wet loose or rollerballs cascading down from above. Mid-morning release.
Coordinates