Avalanche

Avalanche: La Sal Mountains

TrenbeathMoab
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Quick report

Slope Angle
35°

Avalanche

Slab Width
21 m
Weak Layer
Facets
Trigger Type
Natural
Vertical Fall
213 m
Avalanche Type
Hard Slab
Slab Thickness
107 cm
Start Zone Aspect
Northeast
Avalanche Problem
Persistent Weak Layer
Start Zone Elevation
3475 m

Natural avalanche released on buried facet layer. 9" of dense snow combined with strong SW winds in excess of 60 mph provided the loading and subsequent stress. The following night, 9" of low density snow filled it back in.