Avalanche: Upper Weber Canyon 12/19/2010

Observer Name:

Merrill/Gordon

Observation Date:

12/19/2010

Occurrence Date:

12/19/2010

Occurrence Time:

Afternoon

Region:

Uintas
Upper Weber Canyon

40° 49' 55.884" N, 111° 2' 37.05" W

Avalanche Characteristics

Elevation:

9000'

Aspect:

West

Slope Angle:

Trigger:

Skier

Trigger: additional info:

Intentionally Triggered

Avalanche Type:

Soft Slab

Weak Layer:

New Snow/Old Snow Interface

Depth (avg):

18"

Depth Range:

18" to

Width:

150'

Width Range:

125' to

150'

Vertical:

200'

General Comments

As the new storm settles, it's gaining more slab-like characteristics. Triggered avalanches are breaking wider than you might expect.

General Comments 2

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