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Avalanche: Chalk Creek

Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Trent Meisenheimer
Observation Date
Friday, January 25, 2019
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon » 1000 Peaks » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Upper Chalk Creek
Elevation
9,800'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Unintentionally Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
2.5'
Width
250'
Vertical
Unknown
Comments
Most likely triggered low on the slope, this is a decent sized piece of snow that would definitely roll you!