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Avalanche: Chalk Creek

Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Observation Date
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Avalanche Date
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Region
Uintas » Chalk Creek
Location Name or Route
Chalk Creek
Elevation
9,400'
Aspect
East
Slope Angle
36°
Trigger
Natural
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Facets
Depth
4.5'
Width
350'
Vertical
100'
Comments
A little piece of terrain that looks harmless, but when all the right ingredients come together, produced a very large, natural avalanche
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