Avalanche: Chalk Creek

Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Ted Scroggin
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 13, 2026
Avalanche Date
Monday, January 5, 2026
Region
Uintas » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Chalk Creek
Elevation
10,200'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
39°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
300'
Vertical
600'
Comments

Discovered this slide from an opposing ridge. Still taking inventory from the recent storm and avy cycle and I suspect this slope ran during the height of late morning instability on Monday, January 5th.

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