Avalanche

Avalanche: Upper Weber Canyon

Craig GordonUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
50°

Avalanche

Slab Width
46 m
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
152 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3170 m

Watched a natural cornice fall initiate a shallow slab on a steep, unsupported slope. The pocket broke to the ground, generating a good amount of debris... more the exception than the rule.