Observer Name
Craig Gordon
Observation Date
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Avalanche Date
Saturday, March 7, 2015
Region
Uintas » Upper Weber Canyon
Location Name or Route
Peak 10784
Elevation
10,400'
Aspect
North
Slope Angle
50°
Trigger
Natural
Trigger: additional info
Cornice Triggered
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Width
150'
Vertical
500'
Comments
Watched a natural cornice fall initiate a shallow slab on a steep, unsupported slope. The pocket broke to the ground, generating a good amount of debris... more the exception than the rule.
