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Avalanche: Mt. Watson

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Avalanche

Slab Width
46 m
Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
46 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
3292 m

Strong south winds deposit mid week storm snow lower downslope than you'd expect. This naturally triggered wind drift isn't particularly big by Uinta standards, but enough moving snow to keep ya on yer toes.