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Avalanche: Smith-Moorehouse

Observer Name
Staples & Deutschlander
Observation Date
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Avalanche Date
Wednesday, March 9, 2022
Region
Uintas » Smith-Moorehouse
Location Name or Route
Smith-Moorehouse
Elevation
9,000'
Aspect
North
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2'
Width
100'
Comments
We passed by this spot in the morning and did not see or trigger this avalanche. It was there on our way out and was likely triggered by a short period of high PI (precipitation intensity).
Notice the other small slide(s) under it along the creek.
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