Avalanche

Avalanche: Moffit Basin

Craig GordonUintas
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Quick report

Slope Angle
37°

Avalanche

Slab Width
305 m
Weak Layer
Ground Interface
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
122 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
91 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3231 m

Crown was barely visible... I drew in dimensions with the Power Point "Sharpie" option.

Breaking naturally and failing on weak snow near the ground, looks like this well connected slab released on the 28th or 29th.