Observer Name
UAC Staff
Observation Date
Friday, May 24, 2024
Avalanche Date
Friday, March 2, 2007
Region
Ogden » Francis Peak
Location Name or Route
Francis Peak
Elevation
9,000'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Depth
12'
Width
2,500'
Vertical
3,000'
Comments
Natural avalanche reported on Francis Peak failing on depth hoar 12'-14' deep, 2000' wide and running 3000' vertical (photo).
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