Avalanche

Avalanche: Four Eagle Bowl

Adolphson/GordonUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
38°

Avalanche

Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
152 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Start Zone Elevation
3139 m

Sensitive wind slabs just off the upper elevation ridges on leeward slopes were found in upper Weber Canyon.

While pockety and predictably occurring in steep, wind loaded terrain, these slabs were running a bit further than you might expect.