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Avalanche: Windy Bowl

Observer Name
Gordon/Adolphson
Observation Date
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Avalanche Date
Sunday, March 7, 2010
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » 1000 Peaks » Windy Bowl
Location Name or Route
Elevation
10,400'
Aspect
Southwest
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Depth
2'
Width
600'
Vertical
900'
Comments

Very strong, sustained east and southeast winds coupled with nearly two feet of fresh storm snow, overloaded this southwest facing slope near Windy Peak.

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