Avalanche: Uintas

Observer Name
DJ Osborne
Observation Date
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
Smith Basin
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
South
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
3'
Width
100'
Comments
Remote triggered a wind slab after crossing under it. Most of the crown was around 3' and as deep as 4' in one area.
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