Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Observation Date
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » 1000 Peaks » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Wallyworld
Elevation
10,600'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Depth
4'
Width
400'
Vertical
800'
Comments
Releasing overnight as a result of increased southwest winds, this slide ran fast and far, overunning flat benches and natural terrain features.
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