Observer Name
Brackelsberg / Paradis / Caplis
Observation Date
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Region
Uintas » Weber Canyon Environs
Location Name or Route
Western Uintas
Elevation
10,000'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
35°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Dry Loose
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
6"
Vertical
500'
Comments
Taking advantage of the last few days before avalanche danger rises, we ventured into bigger terrain today. The top 4-6" of facets comprising the surface of the snowpack were very sensitive. On each run an initial slope cut would sluff off the top several inches of facets. Several of these entrained significant snow and ran up to 500 vertical feet.
Adjacent to where we skied was a medium-sized wet avalanche on an east southeast slope.
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