Avalanche

Avalanche: Chalk Creek

Craig Gordon/Ted ScrogginUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
39°

Avalanche

Slab Width
91 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
183 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
76 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3109 m

Discovered this slide from an opposing ridge. Still taking inventory from the recent storm and avy cycle and I suspect this slope ran during the height of late morning instability on Monday, January 5th.