Avalanche: Chalk Creek

Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Andy Nasetta
Observation Date
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Avalanche Date
Saturday, February 25, 2023
Region
Uintas » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Upper Chalk Creek
Elevation
10,500'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
40°
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
12"
Width
70'
Vertical
150'
Comments
Not particularly deep or alarming, Andy and I noted a couple of pockety fresh drifts avalanching naturally in the wind zone
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