Avalanche

Avalanche: Upper Weber Canyon

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Quick report

Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Slab Width
61 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
213 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3139 m

This slope has avalanched at least 2 times previously this season. The snowpack on the slope has remained shallow and weak.

Additionally, there were several natural loose dry avalanches observed on steep eastlerly-facing slopes.