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Avalanche: Uintas

Observer Name
W. Shirey
Observation Date
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Avalanche Date
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Wolf Creek Pass
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Depth
2'
Width
100'
Vertical
70'
Comments
The slope had obvious loading from the last 24 hrs but I was surprised how touchy the slab was and how far back it broke. The slide arrested quickly in low angle terrain but there was a good bit of snow that moved. It would have been high consequences on a steeper slope.
Comments
There were numerous other large natural avalanches in Neeley bowl. North facing. These broke to the ground and had car-sized chunks of debris. The crowns appeared to be 4-5' and up to 200' wide.
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