Observer Name
Craig Gordon/Shaun Raskin
Observation Date
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Avalanche Date
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Region
Uintas » Castle Peak
Location Name or Route
Castle Peak
Elevation
9,900'
Aspect
Southeast
Slope Angle
37°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
New Snow
Weak Layer
Density Change
Depth
18"
Width
200'
Vertical
200'
Comments
Inspired Summit Adventures business owner, guide, snow-pro, and most importantly mom-extraordinaire, Shaun Raskin, reports a natural avalanche yesterday on an ESE facing slope near Castle Peak. It looks like the 18" deep x 200' wide storm slab broke as the snow got warm and the slab became more connected with yesterdays strong sunshine and daytime heating.
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