Avalanche

Avalanche: La Sal Mountains

TrenbeathMoab
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Quick report

Slope Angle
40°

Avalanche

Slab Width
137 m
Weak Layer
New Snow/Old Snow Interface
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
305 m
Avalanche Type
Soft Slab
Slab Thickness
61 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Wind Slab
Start Zone Elevation
3444 m

Noticed rapid wind loading on this slope on February 8th, with sensitive cornices building. Additional snow load came in on February 9th which likely tipped the scales. Observed debris from above on the 13th, and skied in from below on the 15th to have a better look.