Avalanche

Avalanche: Upper Weber Canyon

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Quick report

Slope Angle
37°

Avalanche

Slab Width
15 m
Weak Layer
New Snow
Trigger Type
Skier
Vertical Fall
183 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
38 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
3109 m

Easily triggered wind slabs today on northerly facing slopes. Slabs were becoming quite stiff, but were still responsive to ski cuts.