Observer Name
B
Observation Date
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Avalanche Date
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Region
Salt Lake » Big Cottonwood Canyon » Brighton Perimeter » Millie Back Bowls
Location Name or Route
Brighton Perimeter
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
Unknown
Width
125'
Vertical
250'
Comments
Avalanche observed in Old Reliable, poor visibility prevented any photos of the slide. Debris appeared to be at least 1 meter deep. Wind Loading appeared to have been a contributing factor in this avalanche. Widespread Touchy Storm Slabs initiating on pre-storm NSF's. Depths ranged from 30 to 45cm. During High PI at 1400 this sensitivity became even more slabby/reactive. See photo of cracking while skiing.
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