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Avalanche: Upper Weber Canyon

Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Shannon Finch
Observation Date
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Avalanche Date
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Elevation
10,100'
Aspect
Northeast
Slope Angle
39°
Trigger
Snowmobiler
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Depth
6'
Width
1,000'
Vertical
800'
Comments
Anther massive, cornice initiated slide breaking to weak snow near the ground.
Coordinates