Avalanche: Shingle Mill

Observer Name
Hoffman, Jiricko, Zebrack
Observation Date
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Avalanche Date
Saturday, December 30, 2023
Region
Uintas » Shingle Mill
Location Name or Route
Shingle Mill Flat
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
39°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Dry Loose
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow
Depth
6"
Width
50'
Vertical
250'
Comments
Skier triggered dry-loose avalanche within the weakening surface-facets. D1 in size, with the soft debris stacking up to 90cm-1m at the toe of the avalanche (compared to the 40cm-60cm HS of connected slope).
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