Valanga

Avalanche: Upper Weber Canyon

Craig GordonUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
36°

Avalanche

Slab Width
91 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
122 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
76 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
2926 m

A curious natural avy cycle in upper, mid elevation terrain. Strong winds stripped snow from big, windward fetch zones, overloading weak snow on the leeward side.