Avalanche

Avalanche: Upper Weber Canyon

Craig Gordon/Johnny AdolphsonUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
38°

Avalanche

Slab Width
53 m
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
107 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
122 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3170 m

Northeast bowl of Windy Peak seen through a break in the clouds