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Avalanche: Uintas

Observer Name
Johnny Adolphson
Observation Date
Monday, December 17, 2012
Avalanche Date
Monday, December 17, 2012
Region
Uintas
Location Name or Route
North Country Circuit
Elevation
9,500'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
39°
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
125'
Vertical
200'
Comments

Great obs from Johnny A. Slide occurred midday as winds began to nuke. Light was super flat... I outlined the slide crown and flanks.

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