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Avalanche: Neeley Bowl

Observer Name
W. Shirey
Observation Date
Monday, February 19, 2024
Avalanche Date
Monday, February 19, 2024
Region
Uintas » Neeley Bowl
Location Name or Route
Wolf Creek Pass
Elevation
9,900'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
Unknown
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4'
Width
200'
Vertical
400'
Comments
Southerly winds are wreaking havoc on the upper north-facing bowls. Neeley has been repeating naturally a few times in the past week. See photo for crowns on skiers left of Neeley.
Comments
Next two photos are the wind-stripped Duchesne ridge and a large pillowed wall of wind-deposited snow in a north bowl.
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