Utah Avalanche Center

Though somewhat sheltered just below treeline, there was evidence of previous wind loading. Above treeline, active wind loading was occurring. After digging the pit I walked to the edge of the Coyote Chute starting zone to see if it would collapse. It did and I could see it propagate approximately 300' across the entire zone but it did not release. At this point the slope changes aspect slightly and goes out of sight. Further inspection revealed cracks continuing around the corner another 200' to where an avalanche 2'-3' deep had occurred.

Near a remotely triggered avalanche that occurred on 2-8-2021

Taken at crown of 2/6/2021 avalanche with four fatalities. HS-ASu-R4-D2.5-O

Windloading isolated to upper elevation ridges