Avalanche

Avalanche: Chalk Creek

Craig GordonUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Slab Width
122 m
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
244 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
122 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3231 m

Releasing overnight as a result of increased southwest winds, this slide ran fast and far, overunning flat benches and natural terrain features.