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Avalanche: Upper Weber Canyon

Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Johnny Adolphson
Observation Date
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Elevation
10,300'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Depth
3'
Width
200'
Vertical
300'
Comments

This heavily wind loaded slope in Upper Weber Canyon avalanched naturally during the storm, breaking on weak October snow near the ground.

Comments

Even though this is a smaller avalanche, the fact that it broke to the ground shows how questionable our snowpack is at the moment. Our usual early season problem child- steep, rocky terrain remains suspect and should be avoided.

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