Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Cody Hughes
Observation Date
Monday, January 8, 2024
Avalanche Date
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Ridgeline
Location Name or Route
Upper Weber Canyon
Elevation
10,400'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
18"
Width
300'
Vertical
1,500'
Comments
Comments
![](https://utahavalanchecenter.org/sites/default/files/images/staff/Craig/01-08-23%20Treebomb%20Slide.png)
![](https://utahavalanchecenter.org/sites/default/files/images/staff/Craig/01-08-23%20Cody%20Cracking.png)
The writing is on the wall... cracking, collapsing, big booming whoomphs!