Avalanche

Avalanche: Uintas

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Avalanche

Weak Layer
Density Change
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
91 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Trigger Detail
Cornice Triggered
Start Zone Aspect
Southeast
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
3414 m

Several natural soft slab avalanches were observed on the Mt Watson ridgeline. Based on cornice tests performed lower down on the ridge, these appeared to have been cornice fall that triggered soft wind slabs.