Observer Name
Torrey
Observation Date
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Elevation
8,800'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Hiker
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow
Depth
9"
Width
45'
Vertical
10'
Comments
I walked on this small test slope to gauge the sensitivity of recent wind drifting. I took a few stops off the snowmobile, collapsed the slope, and triggered the avalanche. This slope is mid-elevation along an exposed ridge facing East at 8800'
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