Avalanche

Avalanche: Upper Weber Canyon

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Slope Angle
39°

Avalanche

Slab Width
91 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Explosive
Vertical Fall
122 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
122 cm
Trigger Detail
Intentionally Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3048 m

A robust thump triggered this pencil hard slab (R4-D3-O) avalanche on a NE aspect at 10,000'. The start zone measured 38-40 degrees steep. The crown averaged 4' deep and failed on the November facet layer and gouged all the way down to the ground in some parts.