Avalanche

Avalanche: Weber Canyon

Sean Zimmerman WallUintas
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Slope Angle
35°

Avalanche

Slab Width
9 m
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
24 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
30 cm
Start Zone Aspect
East
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
3018 m

Beautifully cold and windy today in the western Uinta. Skies varied from Scattered to Few and wind transport was prevalent throughout the day. Many slopes were being cross loaded by the moderate to strong SW winds. Natural wind slabs and human triggered cornices were noted during the day. 12" to 14" of new medium density snow was otherwise well bonded to the old snow surfaces, which were mostly sun crusts and wind scoured from the brief period of high pressure early last week. Photos: 1. Cross loaded east face above treeline naturaled mid day after continuous wind loading all morning. 2. New snow bonded well to old snow surface (atop sun crust)