Avalanche: Uintas

Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Dave Kikkert
Observation Date
Friday, February 15, 2019
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 15, 2019
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Elevation
10,500'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Depth
6'
Width
1,500'
Vertical
1,000'
Comments
Massive natural breaking to the dirt