Observer Name
Torrey
Observation Date
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 22, 2025
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
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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