Avalanche: Chalk Creek

Observer Name
Gordon/Scroggin
Observation Date
Friday, February 18, 2011
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 18, 2011
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » 1000 Peaks » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Cameeche's
Elevation
10,400'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
39°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3'
Width
400'
Vertical
600'
Comments

Ted and I found this very large slide while stomping around in Chalk Creek yesterday. My sled is parked midway down the debris field.

Comments

Huge southerly winds the past few days loaded this very steep north facing slope. The avalanche broke wall to wall, to the ground, taking out the entire seasons snowpack.

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