Avalanche

Avalanche: Upper Weber Canyon

Johnny Adolphson/Craig GordonUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
37°

Avalanche

Slab Width
91 m
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
152 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3200 m

Multiple large pockets occurring during the strong westerly winds late on the evening 12/16. All slides breaking to weak sugary snow near the ground.