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Avalanche: Upper Weber Canyon

Observer Name
Kikkert
Observation Date
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Avalanche Date
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Elevation
9,500'
Aspect
Northeast
Trigger
Skier
Trigger: additional info
Remotely Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Comments
Observed mid afternoon, likely triggered remotely from skiers or snowcat on nearby slopes. This basin had multiple naturals on 1/5 and this slide shows that things are still reactive. Similar to other avalanches, this one broke low on the slope.