Avalanche

Avalanche: Moffit Basin

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Quick report

Slope Angle
36°

Avalanche

Slab Width
46 m
Weak Layer
Depth Hoar
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
137 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Start Zone Aspect
North
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3200 m

Looks like a natural avalanche that likely happened sometime Saturday during the strong west and southwest winds. Weak and thin snow coverage around this steep and rocky terrain was overloaded by the strong winds.