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Avalanche: Chalk Creek

Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Observation Date
Monday, December 11, 2023
Avalanche Date
Sunday, December 10, 2023
Region
Uintas » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Wallyworld
Elevation
10,300'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
42°
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Depth
3'
Width
150'
Vertical
300'
Comments
I spotted this piece of snow from a distance. Breaking to old November snow, I suspect this large pocket on a steep, rocky, unsupported slope in Upper Chalk Creek occurred late in the weekend storm and was most likely triggered by a small piece of cornice crashing down onto the slope below.
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