Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Observation Date
Friday, January 31, 2014
Avalanche Date
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » 1000 Peaks » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Lower Gracies Shoulder
Elevation
9,600'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Depth
12"
Width
200'
Vertical
125'
Comments
Westerly winds found enough light density storm snow to blow around and form sensitive soft slabs on leeward slopes. While certainly manageable in size and depth, I was surprised to see how well connected this piece of snow was.
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