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Avalanche: Upper Weber Canyon

Observer Name
Babbitt
Observation Date
Friday, February 3, 2017
Avalanche Date
Friday, February 3, 2017
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Nicks nob
Elevation
9,400'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
32°
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Intentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Wind Drifted Snow
Depth
16"
Width
300'
Vertical
60'
Comments
Southeast prefrontal winds were ramping up today loading leeward slopes. Even on low elevations we were seeing evidence of shooting cracks and windslab development. Things will be getting touchy with continued winds and more new snow on the way. Be safe and watch for both sensitive cornice and wind slab development.
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