Observer Name
Barnes
Observation Date
Monday, April 27, 2026
Avalanche Date
Monday, April 27, 2026
Region
Salt Lake » Little Cottonwood Canyon » Grizzly Gulch » Patsy Trees
Location Name or Route
Grizzly Gulch - Trees skier’s right of Corner Pocket
Elevation
9,700'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Skier
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Depth
14"
Width
20'
Comments
Storm slab 10”-14” crown 20’ wide 100’ run. Slab failed on the fully faceted (2-4mm) melt freeze crust. Facets were wet causing future concern for larger slides once this current cycle firms up. Broke at skis, none caught/carried.
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