Observer Name
Merrill/Gordon
Observation Date
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Avalanche Date
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Elevation
9,000'
Aspect
West
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
18"
Width
150'
Vertical
200'
Comments
As the new storm settles, it's gaining more slab-like characteristics. Triggered avalanches are breaking wider than you might expect.
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