Observer Name
J Scheuerlein
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
Avalanche Date
Monday, January 5, 2026
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Sunset Peak
Location Name or Route
Sunset Peak
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
East
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
2'
Width
350'
Comments
Noticed several decent sized Naturals on the East face of Sunset Peak that looked to be 100’+ wide while touring out of the Pioneer gate today. Likely went during the storm but didn’t investigate.
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