Avalanche: 1000 Peaks 12/3/2010

Observer Name:

Gordn/Adolphson

Observation Date:

12/03/2010

Occurrence Date:

12/03/2010

Occurrence Time:

1:00pm

Region:

1000 Peaks
Uintas

Location

40° 50' 44.0412" N, 111° 3' 43.4808" W

Avalanche Characteristics

Elevation:

10500'

Aspect:

Northeast

East

Slope Angle:

Trigger:

Unknown

Trigger: additional info:

Intentionally Triggered

Cornice Triggered

Avalanche Type:

Hard Slab

Weak Layer:

Facets Below Crust

Depth (avg):

2.5'

Width:

100'

Vertical:

350'

General Comments

A heavily wind loaded, steep slope with weak snow near the ground. This type of snow structure is typical in upper elevation, leeward terrain throughout the range.

General Comments 2

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