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Avalanche: Upper Chalk Creek

Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Bo Torrey
Observation Date
Monday, March 13, 2023
Avalanche Date
Friday, March 10, 2023
Region
Uintas » Upper Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Upper Chalk Creek/Mill Fork
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
3'
Width
300'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
Large, well connected natural avalanches occurred on steep, leeward slopes in the wind zone, as a result of the ripping winds and quick shot of dense snow late Friday March 10th.
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