Avalanche

Avalanche: Chalk Creek

Craig Gordon/Johnny AdolphsonUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
39°

Avalanche

Slab Width
76 m
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
122 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
366 cm
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3231 m

West winds have been relentless in Uintas leading to yet another large natural slide breaking to the ground