Avalanche

Avalanche: Duke Bowl

Michael JanulaitisUintas
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Avalanche

Slab Width
91 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
91 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3078 m

I saw this large natural slide on the NE face of Duke. It appears to me that this slide occurred during the last storm.

Forecaster note- man, this slope has got it all. Upper elevation, north facing, steep and rocky terrain, with a thin, weak snowpack... classic Uinta setup. I suspect this was a result of the strong winds on Christmas Eve.

Thanks Michael!