Observer Name
Staples et al
Observation Date
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Avalanche Date
Thursday, January 5, 2023
Region
Uintas » Upper Humpy Creek
Location Name or Route
Upper Humpy Creek area
Elevation
10,600'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
12"
Width
150'
Vertical
40'
Comments
Fresh slab of wind drifted snow triggered naturally by additional wind loading or possibly by a small piece of cornice falling. Dimensions are estimates.
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