Avalanche: Roundy Basin

Observer Name
Andrew Nassetta, McKinley Talty
Observation Date
Sunday, February 7, 2021
Avalanche Date
Sunday, February 7, 2021
Region
Uintas » Roundy Basin
Location Name or Route
Roundy Basin
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
32°
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
600'
Vertical
300'
Comments
There are two separate slides in these images, but both share similar characteristics. Both slopes were heavily windloaded, and were on the north half of the compass. Slab size was similar to other pieces of snow observed today, taking a majority of the snow on the slope down with it. Not a large avalanche in terms of size, but the bench feature and steep transition at the bottom of the slope increase the consequences of being buried. Avalanche stepped down to the ground in places, similar to the trend.
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