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Avalanche: Chalk Creek

Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Region
Uintas » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Chalk Creek
Elevation
9,700'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
3.5'
Width
400'
Vertical
300'
Comments
Another meaty, connected piece of snow failing on the mid Nov. 16th facet/crust interface
Coordinates