Observer Name
Staples & Deutschlander
Observation Date
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Region
Uintas » Smith-Moorehouse
Location Name or Route
Smith-Moorehouse
Elevation
9,200'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
800'
Vertical
200'
Comments
This avalanche happened sometime today (3/9/22) probably during periods of high PI (precipitation intensity). There could have been very minor wind loading as well, but I don't think that was a factor. It's just an incredibly weak persistent weak layer that was overloaded by snow.
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